# Proposed AD 97-NM-307-AD: Airbus Model A300, A310, and A300-600 Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 98-20-22
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: July 7, 1998, 63 FR 36622
- Comments due: August 6, 1998
- Became: [AD 98-20-22](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-20-22)
- Docket: 97-NM-307-AD
- FR document: 98-17958
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/b0/30/b03058e233ad9feda1fd6dd15ddca7d6fe5c029f375201e74c254b4bb1987cc5 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-07-07/pdf/98-17958.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/07/07/98-17958/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a300-a310-and-a300-600-series-airplanes
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/97-NM-307-AD

## Summary

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to all Airbus Model A300, A310, and A300-600 series airplanes. This proposal would require repetitive visual inspections to detect cracked or broken door stop fittings on the fuselage frame of the forward passenger doors, and replacement of any cracked or broken fitting with a new fitting. 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 cracked or broken door stop fittings of the forward passenger doors, which could result in failure of the door stop fittings, consequent reduced structural integrity of the door support structure, and sudden loss of cabin pressure in the passenger compartment.

## Notices in this docket

- Jul 7, 1998: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 98-17958, comments due Aug 6, 1998 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/07/07/98-17958/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a300-a310-and-a300-600-series-airplanes)

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