AD 2013-20-10

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AD Number
2013-20-10
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2013-0539
FR Citation
78 FR 64159

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus Various Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Fatigue cracking in the bolt holes inboard and outboard of rib 9 on the bottom booms of the front and rear wing spars, which could result in reduced structural integrity of a wing spar.

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Required Actions

Inspect the bolt holes inboard and outboard of rib 9 on the front and rear spar bottom booms for cracks. Oversize holes and install new fasteners if cracks are detected. For certain conditions, contact the FAA or EASA for further instructions.

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Compliance Time

Within the new thresholds and intervals specified in Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300-57-6037 Revision 04.

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-620, B4-622, B4-605R, and B4-622R airplanes.

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