AD 96-12-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B2-1A | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B2 and B4 Series Airplanes, Excluding Model A300-600 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B2-1C | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B2 and B4 Series Airplanes, Excluding Model A300-600 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B2-203 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B2 and B4 Series Airplanes, Excluding Model A300-600 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B2K-3C | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B2 and B4 Series Airplanes, Excluding Model A300-600 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-103 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B2 and B4 Series Airplanes, Excluding Model A300-600 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-203 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B2 and B4 Series Airplanes, Excluding Model A300-600 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-2C | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B2 and B4 Series Airplanes, Excluding Model A300-600 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Stress corrosion cracking in the skin at the longitudinal lap joint at certain stringers of the fuselage, caused by increased stress levels from rework beyond specified limits, could result in rapid depressurization of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Measure the thickness of the inner skin at specified fuselage stringers using ultrasonic methods, perform high frequency eddy current inspections for cracking, and repair if limits are exceeded or cracking is found.
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Compliance Time
Within 60 days after the effective date of this AD for stringer 57 between frames 65 and 72, and within 6 months after the effective date for stringer 52 between frames 58 and 65. Compliance must be prior to further flight if limits are exceeded or cracking is detected.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A300 B2 and B4 series airplanes, manufacturer serial numbers 003 through 156 inclusive, excluding Model A300-600 series, where Airbus Modification 2611 has not been installed.
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Source: Official FAA Source ↗
Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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