AD 97-08-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-601 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310 and A300-600 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-603 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310 and A300-600 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-605R | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310 and A300-600 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-620 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310 and A300-600 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-622R | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310 and A300-600 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 F4-605R | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310 and A300-600 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 F4-622R | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310 and A300-600 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A310-203 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310 and A300-600 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A310-221 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310 and A300-600 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A310-222 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310 and A300-600 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
A faulty pressure reducing valve in the cargo fire extinguishing system could result in reduced fire protection of the cargo compartment from 260 minutes to 60 minutes.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Required Actions
Perform a functional flow test and leak test to verify the pressure reducing valve's serviceability, and replace any faulty valve with a new one prior to extended range twin-engine operations (ETOPS).
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Compliance Time
Prior to the accumulation of 600 total flight hours after the effective date of this AD
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A310 and A300-600 series airplanes on which Airbus Modification 6403 (Service Bulletin A310-26-2010 or A300-600-26-6011) has been installed.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Source: Official FAA Source ↗
Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain
This site is not affiliated with or endorsed by the FAA. Always verify with official sources.