AD 85-17-06
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B2-1A | Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A300 B2 and B4 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B2-1C | Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A300 B2 and B4 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B2-203 | Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A300 B2 and B4 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B2K-3C | Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A300 B2 and B4 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-103 | Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A300 B2 and B4 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-203 | Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A300 B2 and B4 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-2C | Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A300 B2 and B4 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Loss of fire protection due to separation of or damage to blowout panels in the ceiling and sidewalls of the forward cargo compartments, which could result in degradation of the fire extinguishing capability in the aircraft.
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Required Actions
Inspect the forward cargo compartment decompression panels for condition and attachment according to Airbus Industrie Service Bulletin A300-25-138, Revision 8. If damage or separation is found, repair within 25 hours time of service using paragraph 2C of the same service bulletin. Incorporate Modification 3361 (Service Bulletin A300-25-332, Revision 1) as a terminating action.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 600 hours time in service after the effective date (September 19, 1985) and at subsequent intervals not to exceed 600 flight hours in service if Modifications 1878 and 2506 are incorporated. Daily inspections if those modifications are not incorporated.
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Affected Aircraft
AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A300 B2 and B4 series airplanes listed in Service Bulletin A300-25-138, Revision 8, dated June 27, 1983.
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