AD 98-20-22

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

AD Number
98-20-22
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
97-NM-307-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

Cracked or broken door stop fittings of the forward passenger doors could result in failure of the door stop fittings, consequent reduced structural integrity of the door support structure, and sudden loss of cabin pressure in the passenger compartment.

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Required Actions

Perform a visual inspection of the left and right forward passenger door stop fittings to detect cracks or breaks, and replace any cracked or broken fitting with a new fitting prior to further flight. Repeat inspections at intervals specified in the applicable Airbus service bulletin.

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Compliance Time

Prior to the accumulation of the total flight cycles specified in the 'Threshold' column of paragraph 1.B.(5) of the Planning Information of the applicable service bulletin; or within 200 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later.

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Affected Aircraft

All Airbus Model A300, A310, and A300-600 series airplanes, regardless of modifications, alterations, or repairs in the affected area.

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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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