AD 80-19-06
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B2-1A | Airworthiness Directives; GROUPEMENT d'INTERET ECONOMIQUE (AIRBUS INDUSTRIE) Model A300 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B2-1C | Airworthiness Directives; GROUPEMENT d'INTERET ECONOMIQUE (AIRBUS INDUSTRIE) Model A300 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B2-203 | Airworthiness Directives; GROUPEMENT d'INTERET ECONOMIQUE (AIRBUS INDUSTRIE) Model A300 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B2K-3C | Airworthiness Directives; GROUPEMENT d'INTERET ECONOMIQUE (AIRBUS INDUSTRIE) Model A300 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-103 | Airworthiness Directives; GROUPEMENT d'INTERET ECONOMIQUE (AIRBUS INDUSTRIE) Model A300 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-203 | Airworthiness Directives; GROUPEMENT d'INTERET ECONOMIQUE (AIRBUS INDUSTRIE) Model A300 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-2C | Airworthiness Directives; GROUPEMENT d'INTERET ECONOMIQUE (AIRBUS INDUSTRIE) Model A300 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
In-flight loss of wing slat closing plates due to cracks in piano hinges, failure of rivets, or cracks/distortion at spring strut attachment lugs.
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Required Actions
Within the next 20 flights or prior to 800 flights since new, inspect No. 1 L.H. and R.H. wing slat closing plate assemblies for cracks in piano hinges, rivet failures, and cracks/distortion at spring strut attachment lugs. Repeat inspections at intervals not exceeding 1,400 flights until modified. If cracks <2.0 inches, verify pin installation and repeat inspections every 800 flights. If cracks ≥2.0 inches, rivet failures, or bracket issues, incorporate AI Service Bulletin No. A300-57-065, replace rivets/hinges, and replace closing plates as needed before further flight.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 20 flights after the effective date of this AD, or prior to accumulation of 800 flights since new, whichever occurs later, and at intervals not exceeding 1,400 flights since the previous inspection until modified.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A300 B2-1A, B2-1C, B2-203, B2K-3C, B4-103, B4-203, B4-2C airplanes not incorporating AI Modification No. 1909/AI Service Bulletin No. A300-57-065.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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