AD 97-02-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-601 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300-600 and Model A310 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-603 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300-600 and Model A310 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-605R | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300-600 and Model A310 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-620 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300-600 and Model A310 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-622R | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300-600 and Model A310 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 F4-605R | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300-600 and Model A310 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 F4-622R | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300-600 and Model A310 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A310-203 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300-600 and Model A310 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A310-221 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300-600 and Model A310 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A310-222 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300-600 and Model A310 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Dust accumulation in the ducts reduces the effectiveness of the smoke detection system to detect smoke within 60 seconds, leading to undetected smoke or fire in the lavatory.
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Required Actions
Perform an operational and functional test per Airbus AOT 26-16 within 500 flight hours after the AD's effective date. If smoke is not detected within 60 seconds, clean the installation/duct and repeat the test before further flight. Submit test results to Airbus within specified timelines.
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Compliance Time
Within 500 flight hours after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A300-600 and Model A310 series airplanes where Modification 10156 has not been installed.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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