AD 98-25-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-601 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300-600 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-603 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300-600 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-605R | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300-600 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-620 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300-600 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-622R | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300-600 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 F4-605R | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300-600 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 F4-622R | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300-600 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks in the center wing box angle fitting at frame 40 could result in failure of the center wing box and consequent reduced structural integrity of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Perform a detailed visual, eddy current, or liquid penetrant inspection to detect cracking in the angle fitting of frame 40 (both left and right), with the nut removed, following Airbus Service Bulletin A300-57-6052, Revision 1. Repeat inspections at intervals specified in Table 1 of the AD until the angle fitting modification per Airbus Service Bulletin A300-57-6053, Revision 1 is accomplished within 4 years after the AD's effective date. Corrective actions must be taken if cracks are found, as per the service bulletin or approved methods.
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Compliance Time
Within 1,500 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD, or prior to the accumulation of the threshold specified in Table 1, whichever occurs later. The modification must be accomplished within 4 years after the effective date.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A300-600 series airplanes (A300 B4-601, A300 B4-603, A300 B4-605R, A300 B4-620, A300 B4-622R, A300 F4-605R, A300 F4-622R) on which Airbus Modification 10453 has not been installed.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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