# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2019-08-28 · Effective 2019-10-02 · 84 FR 45061
## Document
- **Document number:** 2019-18516
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Airbus SAS
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 84 FR 45061
- **Publication date:** 2019-08-28
- **Effective date:** 2019-10-02
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2019-0257
## Abstract

The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2018-20- 06, which applied to certain Airbus SAS Model A300 F4-600R series airplanes. AD 2018-20-06 required repetitive high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspections of the aft lower deck cargo door (LDCD) frame forks; a one-time check of the LDCD clearances; a one-time detailed visual inspection of hooks, eccentric bushes, and x-stops; and corrective actions if necessary. This AD retains the actions of AD 2018-20-06 and requires new compliance times, depending on frame fork configuration. This AD was prompted by a report of two adjacent frame forks that were found cracked on the aft LDCD of two airplanes during scheduled maintenance, and a determination that certain compliance times need to be revised. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2019/08/28/2019-18516/airworthiness-directives-airbus-sas-airplanes)
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