AD 2017-05-01

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AD Number
2017-05-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2016-9298
FR Citation
82 FR 12401

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A300 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

A section of the wing and aft fuselage is subject to widespread fatigue damage (WFD), which could lead to crack development and reduced structural integrity.

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Required Actions

An inspection is required to determine if certain modifications have been done. For airplanes where the specified modifications have not been done, those modifications must be accomplished, including related investigative and corrective actions if necessary.

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Compliance Time

Within 13,300 to 48,000 flight cycles since first flight of the airplane, depending on airplane configuration.

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Affected Aircraft

All Airbus Model A300 series airplanes.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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