# Proposed AD FAA-2013-0418: Airbus Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2013-23-13
- Products: Airbus
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: May 14, 2013, 78 FR 28159
- Comments due: June 28, 2013
- Became: [AD 2013-23-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-23-13)
- Docket: FAA-2013-0418 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2013-0418, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2012-NM-200-AD
- FR document: 2013-11380
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/a0/cb/a0cb88a3ad3f8689ab520c14c29ffeb3011de9a4b054d510dca83e44c6fb0a5a (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2013-05-14/pdf/2013-11380.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/05/14/2013-11380/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/88ABF3B85F780E5786257B6B004B28E6.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2013-0418

## Summary

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A300 series airplanes; Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes, and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called Model A300-600 series airplanes). This proposed AD was prompted by a report that cracking was found in area 2 of the frame base fittings between frame 41 and frame 46. This proposed AD would require a check of maintenance records to determine if certain repairs were done in area 1 of the frame brace fittings, and, for affected airplanes, a detailed inspection for cracking in area 2 of the frame base fittings between frame 41 and frame 46, and repair if necessary. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct cracking in area 2 of the frame base fittings between frame 41 and frame 46, which could adversely affect the structural integrity of the airplane.

## Notices in this docket

- May 14, 2013: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2013-11380, comments due Jun 28, 2013 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/05/14/2013-11380/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes)

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