AD 2016-11-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-600 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracking in the wing rear spar from certain bolt holes where parts of the main landing gear (MLG) are attached to the wing rear spar, specifically at the MLG forward pick-up fitting and MLG Rib 5 aft.
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Required Actions
Inspect certain bolt holes where parts of the MLG are attached to the wing rear spar using High Frequency Eddy Current (HFEC) or Ultrasonic (U/S) methods. Repair if necessary. Reduce compliance times and repetitive inspection intervals based on the airplane's modification.
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Compliance Time
Within the specified thresholds and intervals, which range between 8,900 total flight cycles/20,000 total flight hours and 34,600 total flight cycles/77,800 total flight hours, depending on the modification.
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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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