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2018-0161 : Fuselage – Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer Support Struts – Inspection

Number 2018-0161
Issued by Europe  Europe
Issue date 2018-07-25
Effective date 2018-08-08
EASA approval number
ATA Chapter 53
Approval Holder
/ Type Designation
  • AIRBUS S.A.S.
    • A300
      • A300B4-102
      • A300B4-103
      • A300B4-120
      • A300B4-203
      • A300B4-220
      • A300B4-2C
      • A300C4-203
      • A300F4-203
    • A300-600
      • A300B4-601
      • A300B4-603
      • A300B4-605R
      • A300B4-620
      • A300B4-622
      • A300B4-622R
      • A300C4-605R variant F
      • A300C4-620
      • A300F4-605R
      • A300F4-622R
    • A310
      • A310-203
      • A310-203C
      • A310-204
      • A310-221
      • A310-222
      • A310-304
      • A310-308
      • A310-322
      • A310-324
      • A310-325
Revision Not applicable
Correction Not applicable
Supersedure This AD supersedes EASA AD 2014-0164R1 dated 21 July 2016, including its Correction dated 04 August 2016.
Publication(s) and related information Airbus SB A300-53-0394 original issue dated 14 February 2014. Airbus SB A300-53-0395 original revision dated 14 February 2014 and Revision 01 dated 16 January 2018. Airbus SB A300-53-6172 original issue dated 14 February 2014. Airbus SB A300-53-6174 original revision dated 14 February 2014 and Revision 01 dated 16 January 2018. Airbus SB A300-53-6188 original issue dated 17 November 2017. Airbus SB A310-53-2136 original issue dated 14 February 2014. Airbus SB A310-53-2137 original revision dated 14 February 2014 and Revision 01 dated 16 January 2018. The use of later approved revisions of the above-mentioned documents is acceptable for compliance with the requirements of this AD.
PAD number 18-083
Remarks 1. If requested and appropriately substantiated, EASA can approve Alternative Methods of Compliance for this AD. 2. This AD was posted on 18 June 2018 as PAD 18-083 for consultation until 16 July 2018. No comments were received during the consultation period. 3. Enquiries regarding this AD should be referred to the EASA Safety Information Section, Certification Directorate. E-mail: ADs[at]easa.europa.eu.