AD 2017-18-15

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AD Number
2017-18-15
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2017-0533
FR Citation
82 FR 43168

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A300 B4-600R and Model A300 F4-600R Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

A section of the fuselage structure above the forward cargo door is subject to widespread fatigue damage (WFD), which could reduce the fuselage structural integrity.

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Required Actions

An inspection for cracks of the fastener and tooling holes at certain locations and a check of the diameter of the holes must be performed. Repair or modification of the affected fuselage structure is required if necessary, including reinforcing fuselage frames and frame couplings as specified.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A300 B4-600R and Model A300 F4-600R series airplanes; Model A300 B4-603, B4-622, and C4-605R Variant F airplanes; and Model A310-203, -221, -222, -304, -322, -324, and -325 airplanes.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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