Fuselage – Structure, Windshield Frame and Closing Panel / Skin Lap Joint / Centre Wing Bottom Skin – Inspection
Superseded. Comply with 2024-0008, which replaces this document.
- Published
- Effective
- Deadline
- Replaces
- 2020-0110
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What to do
Operators of Airbus A300 aeroplanes must perform special detailed inspections of designated fuselage areas within specified flight cycle thresholds or within 27 days after the effective date of 3 June 2020, whichever is later. Inspections must be repeated at intervals defined per aircraft group, and any discrepancies found must be addressed before further flight using Airbus-approved instructions. No terminating action is provided, so ongoing compliance is required.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0110R1 is an updated directive addressing structural inspections on Airbus A300 aeroplanes of all certified models and manufacturer serial numbers. It mandates repetitive special detailed inspections of specific fuselage areas including the windshield frame, skin lap joint, and centre wing bottom skin to detect cracks that could compromise structural integrity. This directive applies to various groups of A300 aircraft differentiated by embodied Airbus modifications and service bulletins.
What changed
This revision of EASA AD 2020-0110 includes grace periods specified in Airbus A300 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 Revision 03 Variation 3.1. It updates compliance times for inspections and clarifies inspection intervals for different aircraft groups. The revision does not introduce terminating actions but refines the inspection requirements and intervals to enhance safety.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for operators and maintenance organizations to prevent potential structural failures due to undetected cracks in key fuselage areas. Compliance ensures continued airworthiness and structural integrity of Airbus A300 aircraft, reducing the risk of in-service failures. It also helps maintenance planners schedule inspections within mandated intervals, avoiding regulatory non-compliance and operational disruptions.
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