AD 98-04-10
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B2-1A | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 and A300-600 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B2-1C | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 and A300-600 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B2-203 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 and A300-600 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B2K-3C | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 and A300-600 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-103 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 and A300-600 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-203 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 and A300-600 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-2C | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 and A300-600 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-601 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 and A300-600 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-603 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 and A300-600 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-605R | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 and A300-600 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracking of the lugs of center hinge brackets of spoilers No. 1 and No. 2 could result in detachment of the spoilers and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Perform a high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspection for cracking of the lugs of the center hinge brackets of spoilers No. 1 and No. 2, and repeat the inspection at intervals not exceeding 8,200 flight cycles. Replace brackets as required using specified British Aerospace Repair Drawings.
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Compliance Time
Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. Compliance deadlines vary based on flight cycles as of the effective date (March 24, 1998): (1) Airplanes with <23,200 cycles must inspect prior to 16,000 cycles or within 1,000 flight cycles after the effective date, whichever is later. (2) Airplanes with 23,200-36,499 cycles must inspect within 500 flight cycles after the effective date. (3) Airplanes with ≥36,500 cycles must inspect within 50 flight cycles after the effective date.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A300 and A300-600 series airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any category.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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