# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Industrie Model A300-600 Series Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 1997-06-30 · Effective 1997-08-04 · 62 FR 35072
## Document
- **Document number:** 97-16854
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Airbus Industrie Model A300-600 Series
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 62 FR 35072
- **Publication date:** 1997-06-30
- **Effective date:** 1997-08-04
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. 96-NM-182-AD
## Abstract

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Airbus Industrie Model A300-600 series airplanes, that requires repetitive eddy current inspections to detect cracks of the outer skin of the fuselage at certain frames, and repair or reinforcement of the structure at the frames, if necessary. This amendment also requires eventual reinforcement of the structure at certain frames, which, when accomplished, terminates the repetitive inspections. This amendment is prompted by a report indicating that fatigue cracks were found in the area of certain frames. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent such fatigue cracking, which could reduce the structural integrity of the airframe and result in rapid decompression of the airplane.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/06/30/97-16854/airworthiness-directives-airbus-industrie-model-a300-600-series-airplanes)
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