# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2016-12-22 · Effective 2017-01-26 · 81 FR 93801
## Document
- **Document number:** 2016-30031
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Airbus
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 81 FR 93801
- **Publication date:** 2016-12-22
- **Effective date:** 2017-01-26
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2016-6894
## Abstract

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A300 F4-600R series airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of two adjacent frame forks that were found cracked on the aft lower deck cargo door (LDCD) of two Model A300-600F4 airplanes during scheduled maintenance. This AD requires repetitive high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspections of the aft LDCD frame forks; a one-time check of the LDCD clearances; and a one-time detailed visual inspection of hooks, eccentric bushes, and x-stops; and corrective actions if necessary. We are issuing this AD to prevent the unsafe condition on these products.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/22/2016-30031/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes)
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