AD 80-13-51

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GROUPEMENT d'INTERET ECONOMIQUE AIRBUS INDUSTRIE (AIRBUS) Model A300B4-103 Airplanes

AD Number
80-13-51
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
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Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus SAS A300 B4-103 GROUPEMENT d'INTERET ECONOMIQUE AIRBUS INDUSTRIE (AIRBUS) Model A300B4-103 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Possible operation at degraded performance levels due to inaccurate performance data presented in the airplane flight manual (AFM).

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Required Actions

Replace CF-6-50C or CF-6-50C1 engines with serviceable CF6-50C2 engines prior to further flight. Incorporate Airbus Industrie A300B4-103 AFM, Revision 6, dated May 28, 1980, or FAA-approved equivalent, within 20 hours time in service after the effective date. Use equivalent means of compliance only if approved by the Chief, Aircraft Certification Staff.

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Compliance Time

Prior to further flight (for engine replacement) and within 20 hours time in service after the effective date (for AFM revision).

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus SAS Model A300 B4-103 airplanes modified in accordance with Airbus Mod. 2150.

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Federal Register Abstract

Revision of AFM; Replacement of Certain Engines

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AD Number:
80-13-51
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
GROUPEMENT d'INTERET ECONOMIQUE AIRBUS INDUSTRIE (AIRBUS) Model A300B4-103 Airplanes
Subject:
Revision of AFM; Replacement of Certain Engines
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
01/02/1981
Make:
Airbus SAS
Model:
A300 B4-103
Product Type:
Aircraft
Product Subtype:
Large Airplane
Affected AD:
Superseded AD:
Affected By:
Superseded By:
Service/Office:
Office of Primary Responsibility:
CFR Part Reference:
Part 39
Comments:
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 80-13-51
CITATION:   This information is not available.

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DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-4010

AD NUMBER:   80-13-51

SUBJECT HEADING:   GROUPEMENT d'INTERET ECONOMIQUE AIRBUS INDUSTRIE (AIRBUS) Model A300B4-103 Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective January 2, 1981.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
80-13-51 GROUPEMENT d'INTERET ECONOMIQUE AIRBUS INDUSTRIE (AIRBUS): Amendment 39-4010. Applies to Model A300B4-103 airplanes modified in accordance with Airbus Mod. 2150, certificated in all categories.

Compliance required as indicated, unless already accomplished.

To prevent possible operation at degraded performance levels due to inaccurate performance data presented in the airplane flight manual (AFM), accomplish the following:

(a) Prior to further flight, except that the airplane can be ferried in accordance with FAR Sections 21.197 and 21.199 to a place where replacement can be made, if CF-6-50C or CF- 6-50C1 engines are installed, replace with serviceable CF6-50C2 engines, and

(b) Within 20 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, incorporate Airbus Industrie A300B4-103 AFM, Revision 6, dated May 28, 1980, or an FAA-approved equivalent, into the airplane flight manual and operate the airplane accordingly.

(c) If an equivalent means of compliance is used in complying with this AD, that equivalent must be approved by the Chief, Aircraft Certification Staff, AEU-100, Europe, Africa, and Middle East Office, c/o American Embassy, Brussels, Belgium.

This amendment becomes effective January 2, 1981, as to all persons except those persons to whom it was made immediately effective by telegraphic AD T80-13-51, issued June 18, 1980, which contained this amendment.

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AD Number:
80-13-51
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Docket Number:
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Subject Heading:
GROUPEMENT d'INTERET ECONOMIQUE AIRBUS INDUSTRIE (AIRBUS) Model A300B4-103 Airplanes
Subject:
Revision of AFM; Replacement of Certain Engines
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
01/02/1981
Make:
Airbus SAS
Model:
A300 B4-103
Product Type:
Aircraft
Product Subtype:
Large Airplane
Affected AD:
Superseded AD:
Affected By:
Superseded By:
Service/Office:
Office of Primary Responsibility:
CFR Part Reference:
Part 39
Comments:
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 80-13-51
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-4010

AD NUMBER:   80-13-51

SUBJECT HEADING:   GROUPEMENT d'INTERET ECONOMIQUE AIRBUS INDUSTRIE (AIRBUS) Model A300B4-103 Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective January 2, 1981.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
80-13-51 GROUPEMENT d'INTERET ECONOMIQUE AIRBUS INDUSTRIE (AIRBUS): Amendment 39-4010. Applies to Model A300B4-103 airplanes modified in accordance with Airbus Mod. 2150, certificated in all categories.

Compliance required as indicated, unless already accomplished.

To prevent possible operation at degraded performance levels due to inaccurate performance data presented in the airplane flight manual (AFM), accomplish the following:

(a) Prior to further flight, except that the airplane can be ferried in accordance with FAR Sections 21.197 and 21.199 to a place where replacement can be made, if CF-6-50C or CF- 6-50C1 engines are installed, replace with serviceable CF6-50C2 engines, and

(b) Within 20 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, incorporate Airbus Industrie A300B4-103 AFM, Revision 6, dated May 28, 1980, or an FAA-approved equivalent, into the airplane flight manual and operate the airplane accordingly.

(c) If an equivalent means of compliance is used in complying with this AD, that equivalent must be approved by the Chief, Aircraft Certification Staff, AEU-100, Europe, Africa, and Middle East Office, c/o American Embassy, Brussels, Belgium.

This amendment becomes effective January 2, 1981, as to all persons except those persons to whom it was made immediately effective by telegraphic AD T80-13-51, issued June 18, 1980, which contained this amendment.

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