Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-14420 · Airbus Model A300 B2 Series Airplanes; A300 B4-103 and B4-203 Airplanes; and A310-203 Airplanes
Airbus Model A300 B2 Series Airplanes; A300 B4-103 and B4-203 Airplanes; and A310-203 Airplanes
This AD applies to Airbus Model A300 B2-1A, B2-1C, B2K-3C, and B2-203 airplanes; Model A300 B4-103 and B4-203 airplanes, and Model A310-203 airplanes; certificated in any category; as identified in EADS Airbus A300 Alert Service Bulletin DA-53-073, dated June 26, 2002; and EADS Airbus A310 Alert Service Bulletin DA-53-074, dated June 27, 2002; as applicable.
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A300 B2 series airplanes, A300 B4-103 and B4-203 airplanes, and A310-203 airplanes. This AD requires a one-time inspection for missing or incorrect rivets in the structural area affected by conversion from passenger to freight configuration, and corrective action if necessary. This AD results from a report of rivets missing from the passenger-to-freight converted area. We are issuing this AD to prevent structural failure of the main deck and main deck cargo door areas.
You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions have already been done.
Within 300 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD: Do a general visual inspection for missing or incorrect rivets in the structural area affected by conversion from passenger-to-freight configuration identified in Airbus A300 B4, A310-200 All Operator Telex Airbus BWED/101/02 (LBA Approval, Reference M113-02-007), dated June 21, 2002. Do the inspections in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of EADS Alert Service Bulletin DA-53-073, dated June 26, 2002; or EADS Airbus A310 Alert Service Bulletin DA-53-074, dated June 27, 2002; as applicable.
Note 1: For the purposes of this AD, a general visual inspection is: “A visual examination of an interior or exterior area, installation, or assembly to detect obvious damage, failure, or irregularity. This level of inspection is made from within touching distance unless otherwise specified. A mirror may be necessary to ensure visual access to all surfaces in the inspection area. This level of inspection is made under normally available lighting conditions such as daylight, hangar lighting, flashlight, or droplight and may require removal or opening of access panels or doors. Stands, ladders, or platforms may be required to gain proximity to the area being checked.”
If any inspection required by paragraph (f) of this AD identifies a missing or incorrect rivet: Before further flight, repair according to a method approved by either the Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA; or the Luftfahrt-Bundesamt (LBA) (or its delegated agent).
Although the service bulletins referenced in this AD specify to submit certain information to the manufacturer, this AD does not include that requirement.
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.
