AD 2016-19-10
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracking in the lower spar of the engine pylons between ribs 6 and 7, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the engine pylon's lower spar, and possible separation of the engine from the airplane.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Required Actions
Inspect the lower spar of the engine pylons between ribs 6 and 7 using eddy current or liquid penetrant methods. Repair any detected cracks as necessary. The inspections must be performed within the new thresholds and intervals specified in Airbus Service Bulletins A300-54-0073 Revision 03, A310-54-2017 Revision 06, or A300-54-6014 Revision 07.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Compliance Time
Within the new thresholds and intervals specified in the referenced Airbus Service Bulletins.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A300 series airplanes (excluding Model A300 F4-622R airplanes with Airbus Modification 10149 incorporated in production), Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, F4-600R series airplanes, Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes, and Model A310 series airplanes.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Source: Official FAA Source ↗
Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain
This site is not affiliated with or endorsed by the FAA. Always verify with official sources.