# Proposed AD 2001-NM-111-AD: Airbus Model A300 B2 Series Airplanes; A300 B4 Series Airplanes; A300 B4-600, B4-600R, F4-600R, and C4-605R Variant F (Collectively Called A300-600) Series Airplanes; and A310 Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2004-08-05
- Products: Airbus Industrie
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: December 18, 2003, 68 FR 70464
- Comments due: January 20, 2004
- Became: [AD 2004-08-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-08-05)
- Docket: 2001-NM-111-AD
- FR document: 03-31194
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/2e/83/2e83b97e6002ecf17f95d472647cd5bd5b72bf274a3d12ffd7c56adbaae6aca0 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2003-12-18/pdf/03-31194.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/12/18/03-31194/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a300-b2-series-airplanes-a300-b4-series-airplanes-a300-b4-600
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/C60D2F47B1F82DE186256E000058DD62.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2001-NM-111-AD

## Summary

This document proposes the supersedure of an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Airbus Model A300 series airplanes, that currently requires either a one-time ultrasonic inspection, or repetitive visual inspections and eventual ultrasonic inspection, to detect cracking of the longitudinal skin splice above the mid-passenger door panels, and corrective actions if necessary. This action would require repetitive ultrasonic inspections to detect cracking of certain skin lap joints in additional areas of the fuselage and repair if necessary. This action also would expand the applicability of the existing AD to include additional airplanes. The actions specified by the proposed AD are intended to detect and correct cracking of certain skin lap joints, which could result in reduced structural integrity and decompression of the airplane. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Notices in this docket

- Dec 18, 2003: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 03-31194, comments due Jan 20, 2004 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/12/18/03-31194/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a300-b2-series-airplanes-a300-b4-series-airplanes-a300-b4-600)

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