AD 97-01-11
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A300 B2-1C | AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A300 B2-1C, B2K-3C, B2-203, B4-2C, B4-103, and B4-203 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A300 B2-203 | AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A300 B2-1C, B2K-3C, B2-203, B4-2C, B4-103, and B4-203 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A300 B2K-3C | AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A300 B2-1C, B2K-3C, B2-203, B4-2C, B4-103, and B4-203 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A300 B4-103 | AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A300 B2-1C, B2K-3C, B2-203, B4-2C, B4-103, and B4-203 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A300 B4-203 | AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A300 B2-1C, B2K-3C, B2-203, B4-2C, B4-103, and B4-203 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A300 B4-2C | AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A300 B2-1C, B2K-3C, B2-203, B4-2C, B4-103, and B4-203 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue cracking of the fuselage, frame 47 at hole 'I', which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Perform a detailed visual inspection of fuselage frame 47 at hole 'I' per Airbus AOT 53-02. If no cracks found, repeat inspection every 200 landings. If cracks detected, repair using approved methods or specified service bulletins before further flight.
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Compliance Time
Prior to the accumulation of specified total landings (15,000 for B2-1C, B2K-3C, B2-203; 18,700 for B4-2C, B4-103; 14,100 for B4-203) or within 50 landings after the effective date of the referenced ADs, whichever occurs later.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A300 B2-1C, B2K-3C, B2-203, B4-2C, B4-103, and B4-203 series airplanes where Modification 2626 has not been installed.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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