Airworthiness directives › 2016-01-13
AD 2016-01-13 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
Models named: A310-203, -204, -221, -222, -304, -322, -324, -325, A300 B4-601, B4-603. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.
Applicability*9
This AD applies to all Airbus Model A310-203, -204, -221, -222, -304, -322, -324, and -325 airplanes; Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-620, and B4-622 airplanes; Model A300 B4-605R and B4-622R airplanes; and Model A300 F4-605R, F4-622R, and A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes; certificated in any category.
Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done.
Required actions
Within 4 months after the effective date of this AD: Check the applicable rudder maintenance records to determine if any composite side shell panel repair has been done since first installation of the rudder, and do the applicable actions specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD at the time specified in paragraph 1.E., “Compliance,” of Airbus Service Bulletin A300-55-6050, or A310-55-2051, both Revision 01, both dated August 20, 2014; as applicable, except as provided by paragraph (j)(3) of this AD. (1) If a repair is identified based on the maintenance records: Perform a rudder thermography inspection of the repaired area only for disbonding or damage, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A300-55-6050, or A310-55-2051, both Revision 01, both dated August 20, 2014; as applicable. (2) If the rudder maintenance records are unavailable or incomplete: Perform a rudder thermography inspection of the complete side shell panels to identify and mark the repair locations for disbonding or damage, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A300-55-6050, or A310-55-2051, both Revision 01, both dated August 20, 2014; as applicable.
Unsafe condition
This AD was prompted by a report of skin disbonding and damage found on the composite side panel of the rudder, located between the rudder core and skin of a previously repaired area. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct disbonding and damage of the rudder, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the rudder, and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane.
Affected ADs
None.
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