✈️New Airworthiness Directive for Airbus A300 Requires Inspections
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
Summary
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus SAS Model A300 B4-2C, A300 B4-203, A300 B4-603, A300 B4- 605R, A300 B4-622, A300 B4-622R, and A300 F4-605R airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of cracking of the main landing gear (MLG) support rib 5 lower flange on certain modified airplanes due to incorrect accomplishment of modification instructions. This AD requires a special detailed inspection (geometrical inspection) of the MLG rib 5 lower flange holes on the left-hand wing and right-hand wing and repair if necessary. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Agencies
- Transportation Department
- Federal Aviation Administration
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The content outlines an Airworthiness Directive (AD) requiring specific inspections and potential repairs for certain Airbus SAS airplanes due to potential structural issues, imposing compliance and regulatory requirements that directly affect aircraft operators. This regulation could entail significant costs for compliance, impacting financial resources and operational management.