AD 2017-21-02

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AD Number
2017-21-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2017-0480
FR Citation
82 FR 48910

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Cracks were found in the door sill area, from frame (FR) 60 to FR63, including the sill beam flag, lock fitting, door sill web, and torsion door panel. This condition could lead to reduced structural integrity of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Conduct repetitive Special Detailed Inspections (SDI) of the aft cargo door lower torsion box area. Accomplish applicable corrective actions if cracks are detected.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, F4-600R series airplanes; Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes; and Model A310 series airplanes.

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