✈️New Airworthiness Directives Impacting Airbus SAS Airplanes
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
Summary
The FAA is adopting 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 AD was prompted by a determination that new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations are necessary. This AD requires revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Agencies
- Transportation Department
- Federal Aviation Administration
Business Impact
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The directive requires compliance by revising maintenance and inspection programs for certain Airbus airplanes, impacting operators’ operational costs. The estimated compliance cost for operators is $7,650, which reflects a direct financial burden related to regulatory adherence.