AD 91-05-12
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
Cracks and corrosion in the trimmable horizontal stabilizer (THS) attachment lugs made from 2014 material could reduce structural integrity of the horizontal stabilizer attachment.
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Required Actions
Perform a visual and eddy current inspection of all 2014 material THS attachment lugs at Frame 91. Repeat inspections at intervals not exceeding 1,200 landings. Repair or replace cracked or corroded lugs before further flight. Installation of Modification No. 7715/D7222 terminates repetitive inspections.
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Compliance Time
Prior to the accumulation of 1,200 landings, or within 90 days after the effective date of this AD (April 1, 1991), whichever occurs later, unless previously accomplished within the last 1,200 landings.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A300 B2-1A, A300 B2-1C, A300 B2-203, A300 B2K-3C, A300 B4-103, A300 B4-203, A300 B4-2C series airplanes equipped with trimmable horizontal stabilizer (THS) attachment lugs made from 2014 material.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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