# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2019-10-10 · Effective 2019-11-14 · 84 FR 54492
## Document
- **Document number:** 2019-22152
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Airbus SAS
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 84 FR 54492
- **Publication date:** 2019-10-10
- **Effective date:** 2019-11-14
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2019-0441
## Abstract

The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2000-03-20 R1, which applied to all Airbus SAS Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, and B4- 620, Model A300 B4-600R series, and Model A300 F4-605R airplanes. AD 2000-03-20 R1 required repetitive inspections to detect cracks on the forward fittings in the radius of a certain frame, adjacent to the tension bolts in the center section of the wings, and various follow-on actions. This AD retains the requirements of AD 2000-03-20 R1, adds new airplanes to the applicability, and introduces new compliance times for the required inspections, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference. This AD was prompted by reports of cracking due to fatigue-related stress in the radius of frame 40, adjacent to the tension bolts at the center/ outer wing junction. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2019/10/10/2019-22152/airworthiness-directives-airbus-sas-airplanes)
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