AD 2017-15-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-600 and A300 B4-600R | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracking in the bottom wing skin stringers at Rib 14, which could impair the structural integrity of the wings.
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Required Actions
Inspect the fastener holes of stringers 10, 11, 12, 17, and 19 using high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspection for defects. Modify the profile of stringer run-outs of both wings. Remove the stringer end run-out plate at stringer 19 on the bottom wing skin. Perform repairs if necessary.
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Compliance Time
Within 12 months of the effective date of this AD.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A300-B4-601, B4-603, B4-620, B4-622, and Model A300-B4-605R and B4-622R airplanes, certificated in any category, except airplanes on which Airbus Modification 10324 or 10325 has been embodied in production.
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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026
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