AD 2006-19-02

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R Series Airplanes, and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F Airplanes (Collectively Called A300-600 Series Airplanes)

AD Number
2006-19-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2006-25047
FR Citation
71 FR 53559

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A300 B4-600 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R Series Airplanes, and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F Airplanes (Collectively Called A300-600 Series Airplanes)

Unsafe Condition

Fatigue cracking of the outer skin of the fuselage at certain frames, which could result in reduced structural integrity, and consequent rapid decompression of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Conduct a one-time eddy current inspection for cracking of the fuselage outer skin at frames 28A and 30A above stringer 30, and repair if necessary. This inspection must be done before the reinforcement specified in the AD.

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Compliance Time

Within 12 months after August 4, 1997, or prior to the accumulation of 14,100 total flight cycles, whichever occurs later.

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-620, B4-622, B4-605R, B4-622R, F4-605R, F4-622R, and C4-605R Variant F airplanes, certificated in any category, except those on which Airbus Modification 8683 has been done.

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