AD 98-19-18

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310, A300-600, and A320 Series Airplanes

AD Number
98-19-18
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
97-NM-107-AD
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A300 B4-601 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310, A300-600, and A320 Series Airplanes
aircraft Airbus A300 B4-603 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310, A300-600, and A320 Series Airplanes
aircraft Airbus A300 B4-605R Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310, A300-600, and A320 Series Airplanes
aircraft Airbus A300 B4-620 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310, A300-600, and A320 Series Airplanes
aircraft Airbus A300 B4-622 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310, A300-600, and A320 Series Airplanes
aircraft Airbus A300 B4-622R Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310, A300-600, and A320 Series Airplanes
aircraft Airbus A300 C4-605R Variant F Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310, A300-600, and A320 Series Airplanes
aircraft Airbus A300 F4-605R Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310, A300-600, and A320 Series Airplanes
aircraft Airbus A300 F4-622R Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310, A300-600, and A320 Series Airplanes
aircraft Airbus A310-203 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310, A300-600, and A320 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Obstructions in the air extraction system of the lavatory may result in failure of the smoke detection system to detect smoke in the lavatories.

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Required Actions

Within 500 flight hours after the effective date, modify the grill of the air extraction duct per applicable Airbus Service Bulletins. Continue inspections as required under AD 95-04-12 until modification is accomplished. Correct discrepancies prior to further flight if blockages or improper installation are found during inspections.

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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 A310, A300-600, and A320 series airplanes on which specified modifications have not been accomplished.

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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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