# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 and A300-600 Series Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2000-10-11 · Effective 2000-11-15 · 65 FR 60349
## Document
- **Document number:** 00-25533
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Airbus Model A300 and A300-600 Series
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 65 FR 60349
- **Publication date:** 2000-10-11
- **Effective date:** 2000-11-15
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. 98-NM-207-AD
## Abstract

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Airbus Model A300 and A300-600 series airplanes, that requires a high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspection to detect cracking of the rear fittings of fuselage frame FR40 at stringer 27, and repetitive inspections or repair, as applicable. In lieu of accomplishing the repetitive inspections, this amendment requires a modification that would allow the inspection to be deferred for a certain period of time. This amendment is prompted by issuance of mandatory continuing airworthiness information by a foreign civil airworthiness authority. The actions specified by this AD are intended to detect and correct fatigue cracking of the rear fittings of fuselage frame FR40 at stringer 27, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/10/11/00-25533/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a300-and-a300-600-series-airplanes)
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