Federal Register #2026-19090

FAA Proposed Airworthiness Directive for Airbus SAS A300-600 Series Aircraft

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), under the Department of Transportation, is proposing a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus SAS A300-600 series airplanes. - Government Buyer: - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) - Aircraft Certification Service, Airworthiness Products Section - OEM Highlight: - Airbus SAS - Scope of Directive: - Applies to all Airbus SAS Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, F4-600R series, and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes (A300-600 series) - Affects approximately 120 U.S.-registered aircraft - Requirements: - Operators must revise their maintenance or inspection programs - Incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations as specified in European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 20250255 - Focus on addressing fatigue cracking, damage, and corrosion in principal structural elements - Compliance must be achieved within 90 days after the AD's effective date - Provisions for alternative methods of compliance (AMOC) are available - No specific products, part numbers, or purchase quantities are listed; the requirement is regulatory compliance and maintenance program updates - Notable Requirement: - Mandatory update of maintenance documents to ensure continued structural integrity and safety

Description

The FAA proposes a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus SAS Model A300-600 series airplanes. This AD is prompted by the need for new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations to address fatigue cracking, damage, and corrosion in principal structural elements. The directive requires revising the existing maintenance or inspection program to incorporate these new limitations to ensure the structural integrity of the airplanes. Comments on the proposed AD are due by November 2, 2026.

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