AD 80-13-51
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Final Rules - DRS_80-13-51.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details 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01/02/1981 Make: Airbus SAS Model: A300 B4-103 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 80-13-51 CITATION: This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. 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. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_80-13-51.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details 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. 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. FOOTER:
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