AD 95-12-09
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A300 B4-203 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B4-1C, B4-2C, B4-203 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A300 B4-2C | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B4-1C, B4-2C, B4-203 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue cracking in the hinge fittings of the nose landing gear (NLG) aft doors can lead to door separation during landing, resulting in damage to surrounding aircraft structure or injury to ground personnel.
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Required Actions
Conduct repetitive eddy current inspections of NLG aft door hinge fittings to detect cracking. Replace any cracked fittings and continue inspections after replacement.
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Compliance Time
Prior to the accumulation of 8,000 total flight cycles, or within 500 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A300 B4-1C, B4-2C, B4-203 series airplanes with serial numbers 002 through 019, inclusive.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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