AD 2017-15-17

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AD Number
2017-15-17
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2016-9055
FR Citation
82 FR 35644

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A300 B4-600R Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

A crack could occur in the forward fitting lower radius of a certain frame after a certain number of flight cycles, potentially reducing the structural integrity of the fuselage.

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Required Actions

Inspect the lower area of a certain frame radius for cracking using a high frequency eddy current (HFEC) method. Take corrective action if cracking is detected. Extend the inspection area and perform an additional inspection for previously inspected airplanes.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A300 B4-600R series airplanes, Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes, and Model A300 F4-600R series airplanes.

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