# Proposed AD 2003-NM-279-AD: Airbus Model A310 Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2004-15-07
- Products: Airbus
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: May 19, 2004, 69 FR 28867
- Comments due: June 18, 2004
- Became: [AD 2004-15-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-15-07)
- Docket: 2003-NM-279-AD
- FR document: 04-11288
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/1b/2d/1b2d1fb04f0ab1161357180f667542c52cb0c49fa9c80821398a9fe38e922cad (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2004-05-19/pdf/04-11288.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/05/19/04-11288/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a310-series-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/411265B91D74BB1A86256E99004A98F2.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2003-NM-279-AD

## Summary

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Airbus Model A310 series airplanes. This proposal would require repetitive inspections for fatigue cracking of the area around the fasteners of the landing plate of the aileron access doors of the bottom skin panel of the wings, and related corrective action. The proposal also provides for an optional terminating action, which would end the repetitive inspections. This action is necessary to prevent fatigue cracking of the area around the fasteners of the landing plate of the aileron access doors and the bottom skin panel of the wings, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the wings. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Notices in this docket

- May 19, 2004: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 04-11288, comments due Jun 18, 2004 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/05/19/04-11288/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a310-series-airplanes)

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