# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300, A310, and A300-600 Series Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 1998-07-31 · Effective 1998-09-04 · 63 FR 40816
## Document
- **Document number:** 98-20434
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 63 FR 40816
- **Publication date:** 1998-07-31
- **Effective date:** 1998-09-04
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. 98-NM-116-AD
## Abstract

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Airbus Model A300, A310, and A300-600 series airplanes, that requires repetitive detailed visual inspections to detect cracks in the pylon thrust and sideload fitting of the wing, and replacement of any cracked pylon thrust and sideload fitting with a new fitting. This amendment is prompted by issuance of mandatory continuing airworthiness information by a foreign civil airworthiness authority. The actions specified by this AD are intended to detect and correct cracks in the pylon thrust and sideload fitting of the wing, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/07/31/98-20434/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a300-a310-and-a300-600-series-airplanes)
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