AD 93-05-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A300 B2-1C | AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A300 B2-1C, B2-203, B2K-3C, B4-2C, B4-103, and B4-203 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A300 B2-203 | AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A300 B2-1C, B2-203, B2K-3C, B4-2C, B4-103, and B4-203 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A300 B2K-3C | AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A300 B2-1C, B2-203, B2K-3C, B4-2C, B4-103, and B4-203 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A300 B4-103 | AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A300 B2-1C, B2-203, B2K-3C, B4-2C, B4-103, and B4-203 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A300 B4-203 | AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A300 B2-1C, B2-203, B2K-3C, B4-2C, B4-103, and B4-203 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A300 B4-2C | AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A300 B2-1C, B2-203, B2K-3C, B4-2C, B4-103, and B4-203 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Reduced structural integrity of the engine pylon due to wear or cracks in the inner doubler on the pylon side panel around the fire extinguisher access doors.
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Required Actions
Perform an initial visual and eddy current inspection for doubler wear or cracks, repair or replace doubler based on crack severity, and repeat inspections at intervals per wear measurements. Replacement of the doubler with Service Bulletin A300-54-046 (screwed doors) terminates inspections.
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Compliance Time
Prior to the accumulation of 22,400 total hours time-in-service, or within 1,000 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus A300 B2-1C, B2-203, B2K-3C, B4-2C, B4-103, B4-203 series airplanes equipped with GE engines without Pylon Modification No. 2434 (Service Bulletin A300-54-070 Rev 1).
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