# Proposed AD 96-NM-107-AD: Airbus Model A300 Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 97-07-02
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: November 5, 1996, 61 FR 56923
- Comments due: December 16, 1996
- Became: [AD 97-07-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-07-02)
- Docket: 96-NM-107-AD
- FR document: 96-28322
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/51/41/514138470a47d1029e6dac038a10ec70180a78d3249606a011316b7ccbadf9d8 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1996-11-05/pdf/96-28322.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1996/11/05/96-28322/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a300-series-airplanes
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/96-NM-107-AD

## Summary

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Airbus Model A300 series airplanes. This proposal would require a one-time template inspection of the rear pressure bulkhead to detect dents; repetitive eddy current inspections of dents greater than a certain depth to detect cracking; and repair, if necessary. This proposal is prompted by a report indicating that cracking has been found in the vicinity of a dent in the rear pressure bulkhead of one airplane. The actions specified by the proposed AD are intended to prevent fatigue cracking resulting from a dent in the rear pressure bulkhead, which if uncorrected, could reduce the structural integrity of the bulkhead, and consequently lead to rapid depressurization of the airplane.

## Notices in this docket

- Nov 5, 1996: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 96-28322, comments due Dec 16, 1996 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1996/11/05/96-28322/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a300-series-airplanes)

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