AD 90-17-16
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B2-1A | Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A300, A310, and A300-600 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B2-1C | Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A300, A310, and A300-600 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B2-203 | Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A300, A310, and A300-600 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B2K-3C | Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A300, A310, and A300-600 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-103 | Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A300, A310, and A300-600 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-203 | Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A300, A310, and A300-600 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-2C | Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A300, A310, and A300-600 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-601 | Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A300, A310, and A300-600 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-603 | Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A300, A310, and A300-600 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-605R | Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A300, A310, and A300-600 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Corrosion in the passenger/crew door emergency operation cylinders could result in failure of the emergency operation system, which is necessary for rapid evacuation.
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Required Actions
Inspect dampers and emergency operation cylinder strikers every 18 months, repair corrosion before further flight, and incorporate Modification 6240 to terminate repetitive inspections. Use specified service bulletins for instructions.
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Compliance Time
Within 180 days after the effective date of this AD, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 18 months
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A300, A310, and A300-600 series airplanes where Modification 6240 has not been incorporated.
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Source: Official FAA Source ↗
Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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