✈️Proposed Airworthiness Directive for Airbus SAS Airplanes by FAA
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
Summary
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus SAS Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes; and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called Model A300-600 series airplanes). This proposed AD was prompted by a determination that new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations are necessary. This proposed AD would require revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is proposed for incorporation by reference (IBR). The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Agencies
- Transportation Department
- Federal Aviation Administration
Business Impact
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The proposed airworthiness directive (AD) mandates revisions to maintenance and inspection programs for affected Airbus airplanes, which has significant compliance and financial implications for operators. This could lead to increased operational costs due to compliance with new airworthiness limitations.