AD 2008-14-09

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 and A300-600 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2008-14-09
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2008-0222
FR Citation
73 FR 39580

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A300 and A300-600 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 and A300-600 Series Airplanes
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 and A300-600 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Crack findings in the area of wing centre box lower aft corner at FR47, which could affect the structural integrity of the aircraft.

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Required Actions

Inspect the wing centre box lower aft corner at FR47 using x-ray, high frequency eddy current, visual, and ultrasonic inspections. Repair any cracking found and contact Airbus for oversizing fastener holes, installing new fasteners, and installing new plugs as specified.

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Compliance Time

Within 38 work-hours per product.

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A300 and A300-600 series airplanes, certificated in any category, as listed in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of the AD.

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