AD 87-24-04
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
Decompression of the airplane due to potential failure of fuselage lap splices.
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Required Actions
Modify fuselage lap splices in accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-206 before 24,000 landings or 12 years since first revenue flight. For airplanes with over 9 years since first revenue flight as of the AD's effective date, defer modification until 26,000 landings or 15 years, if conditions in SB paragraph 1.B. are met. Inspect repaired areas for corrosion during modification; remove and modify repairs showing corrosion before further flight. Modify cutout repairs exceeding half a frame bay before 16,000 landings since repair. No action needed for repairs under SB 53-215/216.
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Compliance Time
Prior to the accumulation of 24,000 landings or 12 years since first revenue flight, whichever occurs first (deferred to 26,000 landings or 15 years for airplanes with over 9 years since first revenue flight as of the effective date, if conditions are met).
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A300 B2-1A, B2-1C, B2-203, B2K-3C, B4-103, B4-203, B4-2C series airplanes, serial numbers 1 through 107.
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