AD 98-06-31

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300, A310, and A300-600 Series Airplanes

AD Number
98-06-31
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
97-NM-230-AD
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A300 B2-1A Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300, A310, and A300-600 Series Airplanes
aircraft Airbus A300 B2-1C Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300, A310, and A300-600 Series Airplanes
aircraft Airbus A300 B2-203 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300, A310, and A300-600 Series Airplanes
aircraft Airbus A300 B2K-3C Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300, A310, and A300-600 Series Airplanes
aircraft Airbus A300 B4-103 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300, A310, and A300-600 Series Airplanes
aircraft Airbus A300 B4-203 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300, A310, and A300-600 Series Airplanes
aircraft Airbus A300 B4-2C Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300, A310, and A300-600 Series Airplanes
aircraft Airbus A300 B4-601 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300, A310, and A300-600 Series Airplanes
aircraft Airbus A300 B4-603 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300, A310, and A300-600 Series Airplanes
aircraft Airbus A300 B4-605R Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300, A310, and A300-600 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracking of the aft door frame area could result in reduced structural integrity and possible rapid decompression of the aircraft.

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Required Actions

Accomplish a high frequency eddy current inspection to detect stress corrosion cracks in the aft door frame area and perform corrective actions per applicable Airbus Service Bulletins. Repeat inspections at intervals not exceeding 5 years in unrepaired areas. Repair cracks prior to further flight if specified by the service bulletins.

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Compliance Time

Prior to the accumulation of 10 years since date of manufacture, or within 12 months after the effective date of this AD (April 24, 1998), whichever occurs later.

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A300, A310, and A300-600 series airplanes on which Modification 6924 has not been installed.

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Source: Official FAA Source ↗

Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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