# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 Series Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 1997-03-28 · Effective 1997-05-02 · 62 FR 14793
## Document
- **Document number:** 97-7517
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Airbus Model A300 Series
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 62 FR 14793
- **Publication date:** 1997-03-28
- **Effective date:** 1997-05-02
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. 96-NM-107-AD
## Abstract

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Airbus Model A300 series airplanes. It requires a one-time template inspection of the rear pressure bulkhead to detect dents; repetitive eddy current inspections of dents greater than a certain depth to detect cracking; and repair, if necessary. This amendment is prompted by a report indicating that cracking has been found in the vicinity of a dent in the rear pressure bulkhead of one airplane. The actions specified by this amendment are intended to prevent fatigue cracking resulting from a dent in the rear pressure bulkhead; that condition, if not corrected, could reduce the structural integrity of the bulkhead and, consequently, lead to rapid depressurization of the airplane.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/03/28/97-7517/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a300-series-airplanes)
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