Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-10628 · Airbus Model A300 and A300-600 Series Airplanes
Airbus Model A300 and A300-600 Series Airplanes
Superseded. A later AD replaced this one: AD 2004-18-13. Comply with the one in force.
Model A300 series airplanes on which Airbus Modification 3474 has been accomplished, and all Model A300-600 series airplanes; certificated in any category.
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Airbus Model A300 and all Model A300-600 series airplanes, that requires a one-time inspection for cracking of the gantry lower flanges in the main landing gear (MLG) bay area; and repair, if necessary. This amendment is prompted by issuance of mandatory continuing airworthiness information by a foreign civil airworthiness authority. The actions specified by this AD are intended to detect and correct cracking of the gantry lower flanges in the MLG bay area, which could result in decompression 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.
