AD 2018-17-10

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

AD Number
2018-17-10
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2018-0277
FR Citation
83 FR 42017

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus SAS Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracking in the forward fitting lower radius of a certain frame could reduce the structural integrity of the fuselage.

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Required Actions

Inspect the forward fitting lower radius of FR 40 for cracking, and corrective action if necessary. The inspection must be done using a special detailed inspection (SDI) method, such as a high frequency eddy current (HFEC) method. If cracking is found, repair or replace the affected area.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 flight hours

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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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