Wings — Fuselage Frame 40 Lower Outboard Radius — Inspection
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What to do
Operators must perform special detailed inspections (SDI) of the fuselage frame 40 lower outboard radius within specified compliance times based on aircraft group and repair status, following Airbus Service Bulletin A300-57-9035 Rev. 2. Inspections must be repeated at intervals defined in the directive, and any cracks found require immediate corrective action before further flight. Inspection results must be reported to Airbus within 30 days after each inspection.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0195 is an airworthiness directive addressing Airbus A300-600ST aeroplanes, specifically those with Airbus modification 19020 embodied in production. It mandates inspections of the fuselage frame 40 lower outboard radius to detect cracks that could compromise structural integrity. The directive applies to both modified and unmodified aircraft with updated inspection thresholds and intervals.
What changed
This directive introduces new inspection thresholds and intervals for Airbus A300-600ST aeroplanes modified with Airbus mod 19746, reflecting updated mass and range assumptions. It partially replaces previous requirements from EASA AD 2017-0158R1 by removing these aircraft from that AD's applicability and establishing adjusted inspection criteria. It also incorporates Airbus Service Bulletin A300-57-9035 Revision 2 for inspection procedures.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for maintaining the structural integrity of the fuselage frame 40 lower outboard radius on affected Airbus A300-600ST aircraft. Operators and maintenance organizations must comply to detect and correct cracks early, preventing potential structural failures. Compliance ensures continued airworthiness and regulatory conformity, reducing safety risks and operational disruptions.
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