AD 2012-15-17

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AD Number
2012-15-17
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2012-0264
FR Citation
77 FR 47273

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A300 B4-603 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Chafing was detected between the autopilot electrical wiring conduit and the wing bottom skin, which could cause sparking and an uncontrollable fire when flammable vapors are present.

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Required Actions

Modify the wiring in zone 675 of the right-hand wing in accordance with Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300-24-6109.

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Compliance Time

Within 30 months or 4,500 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first.

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A300 B4-603, B4-605R, and B4-622R airplanes; Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes; and Model A300 F4-605R and F4-622R airplanes; all serial numbers.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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