# Proposed AD 2003-NM-13-AD: Airbus Model A300 B2 and A300 B4; Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, C4-605R Variant F, and F4-600R (Collectively Called A300-600); and Model A310 Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2004-20-12
- Products: Airbus
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: May 7, 2004, 69 FR 25511
- Comments due: June 7, 2004
- Became: [AD 2004-20-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-20-12)
- Docket: 2003-NM-13-AD
- FR document: 04-10381
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/2c/90/2c901b3c9c4b5044d966c6e582641ae3872b5411988f360fb056f71fd6032b2d (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2004-05-07/pdf/04-10381.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/05/07/04-10381/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a300-b2-and-a300-b4-model-a300-b4-600-b4-600r-c4-605r-variant
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/84A3914AC17106B286256E8D00576C8E.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2003-NM-13-AD

## Summary

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to all Airbus Model A300 B2 and A300 B4; Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, C4-605R Variant F, and F4-600R (collectively called A300-600); and Model A310 series airplanes. This proposal would require a detailed inspection of certain pulleys and control cables in the rear fuselage for corrosion and damage; and corrective action, if necessary. This action is necessary to detect and correct frayed or corroded control cables for the elevator and rudder, which could result in a ruptured control cable, and possible reduced controllability of the airplane. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Notices in this docket

- May 7, 2004: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 04-10381, comments due Jun 7, 2004 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/05/07/04-10381/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a300-b2-and-a300-b4-model-a300-b4-600-b4-600r-c4-605r-variant)

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