# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300-600 and A310 Series Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2000-04-14 · Effective 2000-05-19 · 65 FR 20076
## Document
- **Document number:** 00-8988
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Airbus Model A300-600 and A310 Series
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 65 FR 20076
- **Publication date:** 2000-04-14
- **Effective date:** 2000-05-19
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. 99-NM-82-AD
## Abstract

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Airbus A300-600 and A310 series airplanes, that requires repetitive high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspections to detect cracking of the inner flange of fuselage frame FR73A, between beams 5 and 7, and corrective actions, if necessary. 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 inner flange of fuselage frame FR73A, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the fuselage.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/04/14/00-8988/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a300-600-and-a310-series-airplanes)
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