AD 2017-18-15
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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