AD 98-21-31

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 Series Airplanes

AD Number
98-21-31
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
98-NM-288-AD
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A300 B2-1A Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 Series Airplanes
aircraft Airbus A300 B2-1C Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 Series Airplanes
aircraft Airbus A300 B2-203 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 Series Airplanes
aircraft Airbus A300 B2K-3C Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 Series Airplanes
aircraft Airbus A300 B4-103 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 Series Airplanes
aircraft Airbus A300 B4-203 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 Series Airplanes
aircraft Airbus A300 B4-2C Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracking of the nuts and bolts of the engine attachment fittings due to overtorquing, which could propagate and result in separation of the engine from the airplane.

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Required Actions

Incorporate correct torque values for installing nuts and bolts of engine attachment fittings into FAA-approved maintenance program within 10 flight cycles after the effective date. For affected airplanes with engine replacements between October 1, 1997, and 10 days after the effective date, either replace all nuts and bolts with new parts or inspect for cracks and replace if necessary within the same timeframe.

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Compliance Time

Within 10 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

All Model A300 series airplanes equipped with CF6-50C2 engines, certificated in any category.

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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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