AD 2016-01-18
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-600 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue cracking of the wing top skin at the front spar joint, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Inspect the wing top skin at the front spar joint for fatigue cracking, expand the inspection area, and reduce the inspection intervals. Perform a follow-on eddy current inspection and repair if necessary.
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Compliance Time
Within reduced thresholds and intervals as specified in the AD.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, F4-600R series airplanes, and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called Model A300-600 series airplanes).
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