# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300-600 Series Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 1998-06-25 · Effective 1998-07-30 · 63 FR 34576
## Document
- **Document number:** 98-16472
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Airbus Model A300-600 Series
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 63 FR 34576
- **Publication date:** 1998-06-25
- **Effective date:** 1998-07-30
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. 95-NM-78-AD
## Abstract

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Airbus Model A300-600 series airplanes, that requires inspections to detect corrosion and cracking of the lower horizontal stabilizer cutout longeron, the corner fitting, the skin strap, and the outer skin; and repair, if necessary. This amendment is prompted by cracking found at the lower corner of the horizontal stabilizer cutout longeron during a full scale fatigue test. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent such cracking, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the horizontal- stabilizer cutout longeron.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/06/25/98-16472/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a300-600-series-airplanes)
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