AD 2016-07-20
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A300-600 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue-related cracking in the bottom skin of the wing in the area of the cut-out for the pylon rear attachment fitting, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the wing.
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Required Actions
Continue to require repetitive inspections to detect cracks in the bottom skin of the wing in the area of the cut-out for the pylon rear attachment fitting, and repair if necessary. Reduce the compliance times for the inspections for certain airplanes.
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Compliance Time
Within the reduced compliance times specified in the AD.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A300-600 series airplanes, including Airbus Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes, Model A300 B4-622 airplanes, and Model A300 F4-622R airplanes added to the U.S. Type Certificate Data Sheet since issuance of AD 95-18-08.
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