AD 82-08-03
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
Progressive failures of the attachment fasteners between the inboard horizontal stabilizer leading edge and the spar box.
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Required Actions
Remove and replace the right and left side, upper and lower screws, anchor nuts and reinforcement plates from the inboard set out to and including the set at rib 4 of the inboard horizontal stabilizer leading edge in accordance with Airbus Industrie Service Bulletin No. A300-55-006, Revision No. 4, or an FAA-approved equivalent. Equivalent means of compliance must be approved by the Chief, Aircraft Certification Staff, ANE-190.
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Compliance Time
Before accumulating 10,000 hours time in service or 750 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, unless already accomplished.
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Affected Aircraft
AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A300 B2-1A, A300 B2-1C, A300 B2-203, A300 B2K-3C, A300 B4-103, A300 B4-203, A300 B4-2C airplanes.
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Federal Register Abstract
Inboard Horizontal Stabilizer
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AD Final Rules - DRS_82-08-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 82-08-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A300 Series Airplanes Subject: Inboard Horizontal Stabilizer Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/01/1982 Make: Airbus Model: A300 B2-1A | A300 B2-1C | A300 B2-203 | A300 B2K-3C | A300 B4-103 | A300 B4-203 | A300 B4-2C 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: 82-08-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4357 AD NUMBER: 82-08-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A300 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 1, 1982. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 82-08-03 AIRBUS INDUSTRIE: Amendment 39-4357. Applies to Model A300 series airplanes, certificated in all categories. Compliance is required before accumulating 10,000 hours time in service or 750 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, unless already accomplished. To prevent progressive failures of the attachment fasteners between the inboard horizontal stabilizer leading edge and the spar box, accomplish the following: (a) Remove and replace the right and left side, upper and lower screws, anchor nuts and reinforcement plates from the inboard set out to and including the set at rib 4 of the inboard horizontal stabilizer leading edge in accordance with paragraph 2.B, "Modification," of Airbus Industrie Service Bulletin No. A300-55-006, Revision No. 4, dated March 21, 1980, or an FAA- approved equivalent. (b) If an equivalent means of compliance is used in complying with this AD, that equivalent means must be approved by the Chief, Aircraft Certification Staff, ANE-190, Europe, Africa, and Middle East Office, FAA, c/o American Embassy, Brussels, Belgium. This Amendment 39-4357 becomes effective May 1, 1982. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_82-08-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 82-08-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A300 Series Airplanes Subject: Inboard Horizontal Stabilizer Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/01/1982 Make: Airbus Model: A300 B2-1A | A300 B2-1C | A300 B2-203 | A300 B2K-3C | A300 B4-103 | A300 B4-203 | A300 B4-2C 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: 82-08-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4357 AD NUMBER: 82-08-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A300 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 1, 1982. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 82-08-03 AIRBUS INDUSTRIE: Amendment 39-4357. Applies to Model A300 series airplanes, certificated in all categories. Compliance is required before accumulating 10,000 hours time in service or 750 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, unless already accomplished. To prevent progressive failures of the attachment fasteners between the inboard horizontal stabilizer leading edge and the spar box, accomplish the following: (a) Remove and replace the right and left side, upper and lower screws, anchor nuts and reinforcement plates from the inboard set out to and including the set at rib 4 of the inboard horizontal stabilizer leading edge in accordance with paragraph 2.B, "Modification," of Airbus Industrie Service Bulletin No. A300-55-006, Revision No. 4, dated March 21, 1980, or an FAA- approved equivalent. (b) If an equivalent means of compliance is used in complying with this AD, that equivalent means must be approved by the Chief, Aircraft Certification Staff, ANE-190, Europe, Africa, and Middle East Office, FAA, c/o American Embassy, Brussels, Belgium. This Amendment 39-4357 becomes effective May 1, 1982. FOOTER:
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