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AD: Airbus Airplanes

AD NUMBER: 2017-18-15

PRODUCT: All Airbus Model A300 B4- 600R and Model A300 F4-600R series airplanes; Model A300 B4-603, B4-622, and C4-605R Variant F airplanes; and Model A310-203, -221, -222, -304, -322, -324, and -325 airplanes.

ACTION: Final Rule.

SUMMARY: This AD was prompted by an evaluation by the design approval holder indicating that a section of the fuselage structure above the forward cargo door is subject to widespread fatigue damage (WFD).

This AD requires an inspection for cracks of the fastener and tooling holes at certain locations and a check of the diameter of the holes, and repair or modification of the affected fuselage structure if necessary.

COST: The FAA estimates this AD affects 132 airplanes of U.S. registry. The cost of compliance for parts and labor is estimated to be $6,185 per aircraft.

DATES: This AD is effective October 19, 2017.

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