AD 2016-25-15
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B2-1C | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue cracking of the longitudinal lap joints of the fuselage between frames 18 and 80, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Conduct repetitive inspections of the bonded inner doublers of the longitudinal lap joints in sections 13 through 18 for disbonding or corrosion, and repair any disbonding and corrosion. Perform a follow-on rototest or ultrasonic inspection to verify cracking, and repair any cracking. The repetitive inspection interval ranges from 3,000 to 8,000 flight cycles, depending on airplane configuration.
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Compliance Time
Within the specified repetitive inspection interval (3,000 to 8,000 flight cycles).
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A300 B2-1C, A300 B2-203, A300 B2K-3C, A300-B4-103, A300 B4-203, and A300 B4-2C airplanes; certificated in any category; all manufacturer serial numbers, except those on which Airbus Modification 2611 has been embodied in production.
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