AD 2018-20-06
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | SAS | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
cracked or ruptured aft LDCD frames, which could allow loads to be transferred to the remaining structural elements. This condition could lead to the rupture of one or more vertical aft LDCD frames, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the aft LDCD.
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Required Actions
repetitive HFEC inspections of the aft LDCD frame forks and repair, reinforcement, or replacement if necessary; a one-time check of the LDCD clearances and adjustment if necessary; and a one-time detailed visual inspection of hooks, eccentric bushes, and x-stops for wear, and corrective actions if necessary. Corrective actions include blend-out, adjustment, and replacement of hooks, bushes and x-stops.
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Compliance Time
Within 600 flight cycles (FC) or 12 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 600 FC.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A300 F4-600R series airplanes, serial numbers 1015 through 1283 inclusive.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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