# Proposed AD 97-NM-178-AD: Airbus Model A300 and A300-600 Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 98-03-06
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: November 25, 1997, 62 FR 62723
- Comments due: December 26, 1997
- Became: [AD 98-03-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-03-06)
- Docket: 97-NM-178-AD
- FR document: 97-30858
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/c0/2b/c02b8baf757f5754ed9dfcbf1a267d59a82467716b580f58a9d0abc7e678cbc9 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-11-25/pdf/97-30858.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/11/25/97-30858/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a300-and-a300-600-series-airplanes
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/97-NM-178-AD

## Summary

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Airbus Model A300 and A300-600 series airplanes. This proposal would require inspections to detect cracks in Gear Rib 5 of the main landing gear (MLG) attachment fittings at the lower flange, and repair, if necessary. This proposal is prompted by issuance of mandatory continuing airworthiness information by a foreign civil airworthiness authority. The actions specified by the proposed AD are intended to detect and correct fatigue cracking of the MLG attachment fittings, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.

## Notices in this docket

- Nov 25, 1997: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 97-30858, comments due Dec 26, 1997 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/11/25/97-30858/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a300-and-a300-600-series-airplanes)

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