AD 87-04-12

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Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A300 B2 and B4 Series Airplanes

AD Number
87-04-12
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
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

Cracks in fuselage frame 47 may propagate, leading to structural failure.

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Required Actions

Inspect and repair cracks in fuselage frame 47 fastener holes per specified service bulletins. Reinspect at intervals not exceeding specified landing counts. Modifications per service bulletins may terminate inspection requirements.

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Compliance Time

Within the time period specified in each paragraph after the effective date (March 9, 1987), or prior to reaching the threshold number of landings indicated in each paragraph, whichever occurs later.

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A300 B2 and B4 series airplanes, including specific models A300 B2-1A, B2-1C, B2-203, B2K-3C, B4-103, B4-203, B4-2C, with serial numbers as listed in applicable service bulletins.

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