Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-15604 · Airbus Model A300 and A300-600 Series Airplanes
Airbus Model A300 and A300-600 Series Airplanes
This AD applies to Airbus Model A300 and A300-600 series airplanes, certificated in any category, as listed in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of this AD.
(1) Airbus Model A300 B2-1C, B2-203 and B2K-3C airplanes, all serial numbers that have been repaired in accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-0282.
(2) Airbus Model A300 B4-103, B4-203, and B4-2C airplanes, all serial numbers that have been repaired in accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-0291.
(3) Airbus Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-605R, B4-620, B4-622, B4-622R, C4-605R Variant F, and F4-605R airplanes, all serial numbers that have been repaired in accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin A300-57-6069.
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:
Unless already done, do the following actions.
(1) Except as provided by paragraphs (f)(1)(i), (f)(1)(ii), (f)(1)(iii), and (f)(1)(iv) of this AD, at the threshold defined in paragraph 1.E., “Compliance,” of the applicable service bulletin listed in Table 1 of this AD and according to the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service bulletin, perform all applicable inspections and, before further flight, perform all applicable other specified actions, of FR47 forward fitting vertical splice (including crack stop hole), crack stop hole (depending on crack's length and position), center wing box lower panel, and reinforced parts (internal angle, lower external splice and external fitting).
| Service Bulletin | Revision | Date |
|---|---|---|
| A300-53-0381 | 01 | May 27, 2008. |
| A300-53-0383 | 01 | May 27, 2008. |
| A300-57-6102 | 01 | May 27, 2008. |
(i) Where the tables in paragraph 1.E., “Compliance,” of the service bulletins listed in Table 1 of this AD contain compliance times in both flight cycles and flight hours, this AD requires that the corresponding actions be done at the earlier of the flight cycle and flight hour compliance times.
(ii) Where any table in paragraph 1.E., “Compliance,” of the service bulletins listed in Table 1 of this AD specifies exact measurements in the rows of the table for LA, use the ranges specified in Table 2 of this AD.
| Where row of the table specifies— | Use— |
|---|---|
| LA = 0 | LA = 0. |
| LA = 10 | 0 < LA ≤ 10 mm. |
| LA = 15 | 10 mm < LA ≤ 15 mm. |
| LA = 20 | 15 mm < LA ≤ 20 mm. |
(iii) Where in paragraph 1.E., “Compliance,” of the service bulletins listed in Table 1 of this AD the service bulletins specify a compliance time after receipt of the service bulletin, this AD requires compliance within the specified compliance time after the effective date of this AD.
(iv) Where any table in paragraph 1.E., “Compliance,” of the service bulletins listed in Table 1 of this AD specifies measurements of LA > 40 mm, this AD requires that the corresponding action be done if LA ≥ 40 mm.
(2) If any crack is detected during any inspection required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, before further flight, contact Airbus and repair.
(3) Repeat the actions specified in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD at the intervals defined in paragraph 1.E., “Compliance,” of the applicable service bulletin listed in Table 1 of this AD and according to the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service bulletin, except as provided by paragraphs (f)(1)(i), (f)(1)(ii), and (f)(1)(iv) of this AD.
(4) Within 30 days after doing the inspection required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD or within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, report the first inspection results, whatever they may be, to Airbus as specified in the applicable service bulletin listed in Table 1 of this AD.
(5) Actions accomplished before the effective date of this AD according to the applicable service bulletin specified in Table 3 of this AD are considered acceptable for compliance with the corresponding action specified in this AD.
| Airbus Service Bulletin | Date |
|---|---|
| A300-53-0381 | Jan. 15, 2007. |
| A300-53-0383 | Jan. 11, 2007. |
| A300-57-6102 | Jan. 12, 2007. |
Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: The MCAI and service bulletin did not provide adequate descriptions for certain compliance requirements. We have clarified the compliance requirements in paragraphs (f)(1)(i), (f)(1)(ii), (f)(1)(iii), and (f)(1)(iv) of this AD.
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.
