AD 2013-03-11
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-600 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracking through the honeycomb core closed with phenolic resin, which could result in extended debonding and adversely affect the structural integrity of the rudder.
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Required Actions
Inspect to determine the serial number of a certain rudder and replace the rudder with a new or serviceable rudder if necessary.
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Compliance Time
Within 3 months of effective date
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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; and Model A310-203, -204, -221, -222, -304, -322, -324, and -325 airplanes, certificated in any category; all serial numbers, except those airplanes on which Airbus modification 08827 has been incorporated in production.
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