# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2022-05-31 · Effective 2022-07-05 · 87 FR 32292
## Document
- **Document number:** 2022-11538
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Airbus SAS
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 87 FR 32292
- **Publication date:** 2022-05-31
- **Effective date:** 2022-07-05
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2021-1172
## Abstract

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus SAS 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 reports of cracking in the main landing gear (MLG) support rib 5 lower flange. This AD requires a one-time detailed inspection (DET) of the affected area, and applicable corrective actions, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/05/31/2022-11538/airworthiness-directives-airbus-sas-airplanes)
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