Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-12454 · Airbus Model A300 B2 and B4 Series Airplane, and Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R (Collectively Called A300-600) Series Airplanes
Airbus Model A300 B2 and B4 Series Airplane, and Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R (Collectively Called A300-600) Series Airplanes
The following airplanes, certificated in any category: Applicability Model Except A300 B2 and A300 B4 series airplanes... Those modified in accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin A300-57-0235 (Modification 11932) or inspected in accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin A300-57A0234. A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R Those modified in accordance (collectively called A300-600) series with Airbus Modification 11912 airplanes. or Service Bulletin A300-57- 6088 (Modification 11932) or inspected in accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin A300- 57A6087.
This amendment supersedes an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Airbus Model A300 B2 and B4 series airplanes, and certain Model A300 B4-600, B4-60-R, and F4-600R (collectively called A300-600) series airplanes, that currently requires a one-time inspection to detect cracks in gear rib 5 (let and right) of the main landing gear (MLG) attachment fittings at the lower flange and vertical web, and repair if necessary. This amendment revises the applicability by including additional airplanes. The actions specified in this AD are intended to detect and correct fatigue cracking of the MLG attachment fittings, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.
The aircraft, engines and makers this AD names, by the model designations in its text. A model listed here may still be outside the AD's serial ranges.
