84-02-01 AIRBUS INDUSTRIE: Amendment 39-4794. Applies to Model A300 B2-1A, B2- 1C, B4-2C, B2K-3C, B4-103, B2-203, and B4-203 series airplanes, certificated in all categories with serial numbers specified in paragraph 1, Planning Information, of Airbus Industrie Service Bulletin A300-32-310, dated February 12, 1981. To prevent potential loss of braking, accomplish the following, unless previously accomplished:
A. Within the next 500 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, inspect the hydraulic hose end fitting collars on Titeflex Type 3/8-inch diameter hoses SC641060266 of the brake hydraulic system in accordance with paragraph 2, Accomplishment Instructions, of the service bulletin.
1. End fittings with batch reference number 06K672C,06L039C, or 06M330C on the sleeve or other fittings which are cracked must be replaced with end fittings manufactured after January 1976 and having identification mark "U", within 50 flight hours from the date of inspection.2. Uncracked end fittings with date of manufacture later than January 1976 and no identification mark or identification mark "X" must be replaced with the end fittings types specified in subparagraph A.1, above, within 250 flight hours from the date of inspection.
B. Alternate means of compliance which provide an equivalent level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region.
C. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base for the accomplishment of inspections and/or modifications required by this AD.
This amendment becomes effective February 27, 1984.