# Proposed AD 95-NM-78-AD: Airbus Model A300-600 Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 98-13-23
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: December 12, 1995, 60 FR 63665
- Comments due: January 23, 1996
- Became: [AD 98-13-23](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-13-23)
- Docket: 95-NM-78-AD
- FR document: 95-30212
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/f2/0c/f20c751b34a82eadddd1ebec9a4d04f9067de81ce4346cca03686d315963a594 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1995-12-12/pdf/95-30212.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1995/12/12/95-30212/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a300-600-series-airplanes
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/95-NM-78-AD

## Summary

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Airbus Model A300-600 series airplanes. This proposal would require inspections to detect corrosion and cracking of the lower horizontal-stabilizer cutout longeron, the corner fitting, the skin strap, and the outer skin; and repair, if necessary. This proposal is prompted by cracking found at the lower corner of the horizontal-stabilizer cutout longeron during a full scale fatigue test. The actions specified by the proposed AD are intended to prevent such cracking, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the horizontal stabilizer cutout longeron.

## Notices in this docket

- Dec 12, 1995: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 95-30212, comments due Jan 23, 1996 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1995/12/12/95-30212/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a300-600-series-airplanes)

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