AD Amdt-39-11475

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B2 and B4 Series Airplanes

AD Number
Amdt-39-11475
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 98-NM-248-AD
FR Citation
64 FR 71282

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A300 B2 and B4 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B2 and B4 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Stress corrosion cracking of the inner skin panel of the longitudinal lap joint, which could result in rapid depressurization of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Perform an initial external eddy current inspection within 400 flight cycles after the effective date. If no cracking is found, perform repetitive inspections (internal or external) at intervals not exceeding 1,250 flight cycles or 7 months, whichever occurs first. If cracking is detected, repair or modify the inner skin panel as specified.

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Compliance Time

Within 400 flight cycles after the effective date.

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A300 B2 and B4 series airplanes, manufacturer serial numbers 003 through 156 inclusive, certificated in any category.

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