AD 2015-02-03

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AD Number
2015-02-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2014-0230
FR Citation
80 FR 4769

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A300 B4-601 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracking found in the pylon box due to stresses resulting from the pressure applied by the thrust reverser cowl bumpers, which could reduce structural integrity of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Conduct repetitive high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspections for cracking in the pylon rib 5; replace all fittings if necessary, which terminates the repetitive HFEC inspections for the modified side only.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-605R, F4-605R, and C4-605R Variant F airplanes.

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