AD 2016-05-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracked aluminum support struts of the trimmable horizontal stabilizer (THS) caused by stress corrosion, which could lead to the rupture of all four support struts, making the remaining structure unable to carry limit loads, potentially resulting in loss of the Horizontal Tail Plane.
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Required Actions
Inspect to identify the part number of each support strut, perform repetitive inspections for cracking of the THS support strut ends, install reinforcing clamps on strut ends, and replace support struts if necessary.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A300 series airplanes; Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes; A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called Model A300-600 series airplanes); and Model A310 series airplanes.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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