Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-8904 · Airbus Airplanes
Airbus Airplanes
This AD applies to Airbus A300 B2-1A, A300 B2-1C, A300 B2-203, A300 B2K-3C, A300 B4-103, A300 B4-203, A300 B4-2C.
The models as the FAA's AD index lists them. The serial ranges, installed parts and exceptions are in the AD itself: read it at the FAA.
This amendment supersedes an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Airbus Model A300 series airplanes, that currently requires repetitive inspections of the aft bulkhead to detect cracks, and repair, if necessary. This amendment requires expansion of the inspection area and modication of the aft pressure bulkhead, which terminates the inspection requirements. This amendment is prompted by a tear down inspection conducted by the manufacturer, which revealed fatigue cracking in additional areas of the aft pressure bulkhead. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent potential loss of cabin pressurization.
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.
