AD 89-03-09
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
Separation of the rear passenger/crew door from the airplane and subsequent rapid decompression due to cracks in frame 73A RH and LH between beams 5 and 7.
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Required Actions
Inspect frame 73A RH and LH between beams 5 and 7 per Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-220. Depending on crack size, modify the frame within specified landing intervals (2,500, 1,500, or prior to further flight) per Service Bulletin A300-53-221. Repeat inspections at intervals not exceeding 4,000, 1,250, 750 landings until modification is done.
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Compliance Time
Prior to the accumulation of 8,000 landings or within the next 1,000 landings after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later.
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Affected Aircraft
AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A300 series airplanes as listed in Service Bulletin A300-53-220, Revision 1 (models: A300 B2-1A, B2-1C, B2-203, B2K-3C, B4-103, B4-203, B4-2C).
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