AD 2025-01-07

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

AD Number
2025-01-07
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2024-2141
FR Citation
90 FR 8891

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus SAS Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracking in the main landing gear (MLG) support rib 5 lower flange, which, if not detected and corrected, could affect the structural integrity of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Perform a one-time detailed inspection (DET) of the MLG support rib 5 lower flange, inboard and outboard of rib 5, on the right-hand and left-hand sides (i.e., affected area); perform a one-time fluorescent penetrant inspection (FPI) around the spot facing of certain fastener holes in the affected area if no crack is detected during the DET; and obtain and follow approved repair instructions if any crack is found during the DET or FPI.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus SAS Model A300 series airplanes; Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes; and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called Model A300-600 series airplanes).

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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