AD 80-16-52
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B2-1A | Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A300 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B2-1C | Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A300 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B2-203 | Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A300 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B2K-3C | Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A300 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-103 | Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A300 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-203 | Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A300 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-2C | Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A300 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks in the two rear attachment lugs of brake pedal position transmitter cast brace assembly (P/N A324100000002 or A324100000003) could reduce brake performance.
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Required Actions
Within 50 landings after the effective date, and every 50 landings thereafter, visually inspect the rear attachment lugs for cracks per Airbus Service Bulletin A300-32-264. Replace the brace assembly before further flight if cracks are found. Discontinue inspections after installing a modified brace assembly per Airbus Service Bulletin A300-32-267.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 50 landings after the effective date of this AD, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 50 landings
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Affected Aircraft
AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A300 series airplanes, serial numbers 002 through 095 inclusive, except serial numbers 058, 061, 080, 082, 089, 090 and 094
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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