AD 81-07-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B2-1A | Airworthiness Directives; GROUPEMENT d'INTERET ECONOMIQUE AIRBUS INDUSTRIE: Model A300 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B2-1C | Airworthiness Directives; GROUPEMENT d'INTERET ECONOMIQUE AIRBUS INDUSTRIE: Model A300 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B2-203 | Airworthiness Directives; GROUPEMENT d'INTERET ECONOMIQUE AIRBUS INDUSTRIE: Model A300 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B2K-3C | Airworthiness Directives; GROUPEMENT d'INTERET ECONOMIQUE AIRBUS INDUSTRIE: Model A300 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-103 | Airworthiness Directives; GROUPEMENT d'INTERET ECONOMIQUE AIRBUS INDUSTRIE: Model A300 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-203 | Airworthiness Directives; GROUPEMENT d'INTERET ECONOMIQUE AIRBUS INDUSTRIE: Model A300 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-2C | Airworthiness Directives; GROUPEMENT d'INTERET ECONOMIQUE AIRBUS INDUSTRIE: Model A300 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Separation of, or damage to blowout panels in the ceiling and sidewalls of the forward cargo compartment could result in degradation of the fire extinguishing capability in the aircraft.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Required Actions
Inspect forward cargo compartment decompression panels for condition and attachment before first flight each day (if unmodified per SB A300-25-149/248). Inspect every 600 hours time in service (if modified per SB A300-25-149/248). Replace damaged panels or reattach separated panels within 25 hours time in service if found during inspections.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Compliance Time
Before further flight (for daily inspections under unmodified status) and within the next 600 hours time in service after the effective date (April 2, 1981), then every 600 hours thereafter. Immediate replacement/reattachment within 25 hours time in service if damage/separator is found.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Affected Aircraft
GROUPEMENT d'INTERET ECONOMIQUE AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A300 series airplanes, including A300 B2-1A, A300 B2-1C, A300 B2-203, A300 B2K-3C, A300 B4-103, A300 B4-203, A300 B4-2C.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Source: Official FAA Source ↗
Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain
This site is not affiliated with or endorsed by the FAA. Always verify with official sources.