AD 2017-23-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-600R | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
The top stringer joints at rib 18 are an area of uniform stress distribution, indicating that cracks may develop in adjacent stringers at the same time, reducing the structural integrity of the wing.
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Required Actions
Inspect the upper wing skin and top stringer joints at rib 18. Modify the stringer joint couplings at rib 18 if necessary. Perform a special detailed (roto-probe) inspection for damage, including cracking, of the fastener holes in the upper wing skin, and take corrective action if necessary.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A300 B4-600R series airplanes; Model A300 B4-603, B4-620, and B4-622 airplanes; Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes; and Model A300 F4-605R airplanes.
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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026
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