# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2013-11-25 · Effective 2013-12-30 · 78 FR 70207
## Document
- **Document number:** 2013-27832
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Airbus
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 78 FR 70207
- **Publication date:** 2013-11-25
- **Effective date:** 2013-12-30
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2013-0418
## Abstract

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A300 series airplanes; Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4- 600R series airplanes; and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called Model A300-600 series airplanes). This AD was prompted by a report that cracking was found in area 2 of the frame base fittings between frame 41 and frame 46. This AD requires a check of maintenance records to determine if certain repairs were done in area 1 of the frame base fittings, and, for affected airplanes, a detailed inspection for cracking in area 2 of the frame base fittings between frame 41 and frame 46, and repair if necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracking in area 2 of the frame base fittings between frame 41 and frame 46, which could adversely affect the structural integrity of the airplane.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/11/25/2013-27832/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes)
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