AD 2010-16-13
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-600 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R Series Airplanes, and Model C4-605R Variant F airplanes (Collectively Called A300-600 series airplanes); and A310 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R Series Airplanes, and Model C4-605R Variant F airplanes (Collectively Called A300-600 series airplanes); and A310 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
De-bonding between the skin and honeycomb core of the rudder, resulting from production reworks, may degrade the structural integrity of the rudder. Loss of the rudder can lead to degradation of handling qualities and reduced controllability of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Inspect specific areas of the rudder for defects, including de-bonding between the skin and honeycomb core, using vacuum loss inspections, elasticity laminate checker inspections, and ultrasonic inspections where applicable. Apply corrective actions as instructed by the manufacturer for rudders where production reworks have been identified.
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Compliance Time
Within 840 flight hours after the effective date of this AD.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R Series Airplanes, Model C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called A300-600 series airplanes), and A310 Series Airplanes.
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