AD 2015-12-05

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AD Number
2015-12-05
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2014-0618
FR Citation
80 FR 34249

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A300 B4-600 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracking of the wing lower skin panel and associated internal support structure, specifically inboard of rib 9 aft of the rear spar, which could lead to reduced structural integrity of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Inspect the wing lower skin panel and associated internal support structure for any cracking. If necessary, modify the lower panel inboard of rib 9 aft of the rear spar and repair cracks. These actions must be performed within reduced compliance times compared to AD 2008-06-18.

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Compliance Time

Within reduced compliance times compared to AD 2008-06-18, as specified in Airbus Service Bulletin A300-57-0177, Revision 05, and A300-57-6029, Revision 08.

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Affected Aircraft

All Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, F4-600R series airplanes, Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called Model A300-600 series airplanes), and Model A300 series airplanes.

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