AD Amdt-39-9975

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 Series Airplanes

AD Number
Amdt-39-9975
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 96-NM-107-AD
FR Citation
62 FR 14793

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A300 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracking has been found in the vicinity of a dent in the rear pressure bulkhead, which could reduce structural integrity and lead to rapid depressurization.

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Required Actions

Conduct a one-time template inspection of the rear pressure bulkhead to detect dents; perform repetitive eddy current inspections on dents exceeding specified depth; repair as necessary.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A300 series airplanes with the specific configuration or modification that led to the reported cracking issue.

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Source: Official FAA Source ↗

Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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