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N504TA1982 Airbus A300 B4-203

DeregisteredUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 17, 2026

This N-number isn't registered right now. Below is its last known registration, canceled Feb 8, 2018.

Safety record in brief:1 NTSB accident (Mar 1987)145 ADs may apply13 service difficulty reports

Registration
Deregistered
Last based in
Greensboro, NC
owner city / state
Engine
CF6-50 SER · 50,000 lb thrust
Ge
Owners
1
since 2008
NTSB events
1
1987
ADs may apply
145
confirm with A&P
Service reports
13
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 17, 2026
Last registered owner
Sky Lease I INC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Greensboro, NC
Certificate issued
Sep 30, 2008
Canceled
Feb 8, 2018
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Sep 19, 1996

We never show street addresses, even though they appear in the public FAA file. Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Airframe & engine

FAA Registry + type data

Airframe

Manufacturer
Airbus
Model
A300 B4-203
Year
1982
Serial number
216
Aircraft type
Fixed wing multi engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Seats
341
Engines
2
Max takeoff weight
20,000 and over lb
Type certificate data sheet
A35EU
Mode S code
A64A76

Engine

Make and model
Ge Cf6-50 Ser
Type
Turbo-fan
Power
50,000 lb thrust

Total time and engine hours aren't public. They appear here once the owner adds logbooks.

Ownership history

Ownership history from FAA records
  1. 2008 – 2018Sky Lease I INCGreensboro, NC
  2. 1997Balmoral Central ContractsWilmington, DE · different airframe: Cessna 208b S/N 208b0155

Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Safety record

NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 17, 2026 · SDRs · Oct 16, 2026

NTSB events (1)

Accident

Mar 30, 1987 · Indianapolis, IN

WHILE CRUISING AT NGT IN CLR AIR (WELL ABV CLDS), EASTERN AI LINES FLT 477 WAS IN LIGHT CHOP AT FL 310 WITH THE SEAT BELT SIGN ON. THE CAPTAIN STATED THAT WHEN THE TURBULENCE INCREASED TO A MODERATE COND, HE MADE AN ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE FLT ATTENDANTS (F/A'S) TO STOP SERVING & TAKE THEIR SEATS. THE F/A'S WERE STOWING EQUIPMENT, WHEN THE ACFT ENCTRD TURBULENCE. ONE F/A WAS INJURED & SUBSEQUENTLY…

Injuries
Serious
Report
CHI87FA106

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for CHI87FA106)

ADs published since 1998 that may apply (145)

These match the airframe or engine model. Whether each one applies, and whether it's been complied with, depends on serial numbers, equipment and logbook entries. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.

ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2025-19-06DoorsOct 31, 2025Airframe (A300 B4-203)Only with: Airplanes manufactured in freighter model configuration or modified in accordance with STC ST00177LA-D, ST00178LA-D, ST01431NY, or ST00100NY.
2024-08-08Electrical PowerJun 6, 2024Airframe (A300 B4-203)
2023-25-04Time Limits/ MaintenanceJan 17, 2024Airframe (A300 B4-203)
2023-07-12Time Limits/ Maintenance ChecksMay 30, 2023Airframe (A300 B4-203)
2023-02-07Airbus SAS AirplanesMar 14, 2023Airframe (A300 B4-203)
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ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2022-25-08WindowsJan 20, 2023Airframe (A300 B4-203)
2022-20-08FuselageNov 25, 2022Airframe (A300 B4-203)
2022-05-06Time Limits/ Maintenance ChecksApr 4, 2022Airframe (A300 B4-203)
2022-01-08Hydraulic powerMar 8, 2022Airframe (A300 B4-203)
2021-11-18Landing GearJul 16, 2021Airframe (A300 B4-203)
2020-23-11Fuselage; 57, WingsJan 4, 2021Airframe (A300 B4-203)
2020-01-14Hydraulic powerFeb 28, 2020Airframe (A300 B4-203)
2019-19-07Flight controlsNov 5, 2019Airframe (A300 B4-203)
2019-18-04Flight controls; 55, StabilizersOct 30, 2019Airframe (A300 B4-203)
2018-19-07Landing gearNov 13, 2018Airframe (A300 B4-203)
2018-19-17Time Limits/ Maintenance ChecksOct 29, 2018Airframe (A300 B4-203)
2018-18-18Time Limits/ Maintenance ChecksOct 23, 2018Airframe (A300 B4-203)
2018-18-19Time limits/ maintenance checksOct 23, 2018Airframe (A300 B4-203)
2018-17-16WingsOct 2, 2018Airframe (A300 B4-203)
2017-25-09FuelJan 18, 2018Airframe (A300 B4-203)
2017-21-07NavigationNov 27, 2017Airframe (A300 B4-203)
2017-19-12FuelOct 24, 2017Airframe (A300 B4-203)
2017-17-05FuselageSep 25, 2017Airframe (A300 B4-203)Only with: Except airplanes repaired as specified in Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-0370 or A300-53-6144, as applicable.
2017-16-06FuselageSep 22, 2017Airframe (A300 B4-203)
2017-12-06DoorsJul 25, 2017Airframe (A300 B4-203)
2017-10-05WingsJun 29, 2017Airframe (A300 B4-203)Only with: Excludes airplanes on which Airbus Modification 10221 has been embodied in production.
2017-08-13FuselageMay 30, 2017Airframe (A300 B4-203)Only with: Airplanes that have accumulated more than 14,600 total flight cycles as of the effective date; A300 F4-605R and F4-622R airplanes in post-Modification 12046 configuration are excluded.
2017-05-01FuselageApr 7, 2017Airframe (A300 B4-203)
2017-04-05Airbus AirplanesMar 28, 2017Airframe (A300 B4-203)
2017-02-08WingsMar 17, 2017Airframe (A300 B4-203)Only with: For A300-600 models (paragraph (c)(2)), excludes airplanes on which Airbus modification 10599 has been incorporated.
2016-25-15FuselageJan 23, 2017Airframe (A300 B4-203)Only with: All manufacturer serial numbers except those on which Airbus Modification 2611 has been embodied in production.
2016-20-08WingsNov 22, 2016Airframe (A300 B4-203)Only with: Excludes A300 F4-605R with Airbus Modifications 11133 and 12699 embodied, and A300 F4-622R with Modifications 11133, 12047, 12048 and 12050, or 11133 and 12699, embodied.
2016-19-10Nacelles/ pylonsOct 31, 2016Airframe (A300 B4-203)Only with: Except airplanes on which Airbus Modification 10149 has been incorporated in production.
2016-18-08WingsOct 20, 2016Airframe (A300 B4-203)Only with: Except airplanes on which Airbus Modification 6661 has been embodied during production.
2016-18-12Nacelles/ PylonsOct 13, 2016Airframe (A300 B4-203)Certain serial numbers: 210; 212; 218; 220; 227; 234; …
2016-15-01Flight controlsAug 26, 2016Airframe (A300 B4-203)
2016-13-08WingsAug 9, 2016Airframe (A300 B4-203)
2016-05-05FuselageApr 13, 2016Airframe (A300 B4-203)
2016-01-10FuselageMar 10, 2016Airframe (A300 B4-203)
2015-22-05Airbus AirplanesDec 17, 2015Airframe (A300 B4-203)
2015-15-02Electrical PowerAug 28, 2015Airframe (A300 B4-203)
2015-12-05WingsJul 21, 2015Airframe (A300 B4-203)
2015-06-05FuselageMay 1, 2015Airframe (A300 B4-203)Only with: For A300-600 models (B4-601/603/620/622, B4-605R/622R, F4-605R/622R, C4-605R Variant F), excludes airplanes on which Airbus Modification 12699 was embodied in production.
2015-03-03FuelApr 6, 2015Airframe (A300 B4-203)Only with: Except airplanes modified by STC ST00092BO.
2015-02-24WingsMar 17, 2015Airframe (A300 B4-203)
2015-02-19WingsMar 11, 2015Airframe (A300 B4-203)
2014-25-06Landing GearJan 20, 2015Airframe (A300 B4-203)
2014-17-07Landing GearOct 8, 2014Airframe (A300 B4-203)
2014-16-13Landing Gear; and 36, PneumaticOct 1, 2014Airframe (A300 B4-203)
2014-16-20Auto Flight; Code 27, Flight ControlsSep 25, 2014Airframe (A300 B4-203)
2013-23-13FuselageDec 30, 2013Airframe (A300 B4-203)Only with: Airplanes on which any repair has been done as specified in Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-0337 (original or Rev 01) or A300-53-6111 (original through Rev 05).
2012-25-0657: Fuselage, WingsJan 30, 2013Airframe (A300 B4-203)Only with: Applies to airplanes modified preventively in service (without preliminary crack findings) per Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-0297 or A300-57-6053 (Airbus Modification 10453); no action is required where the bulletin was incorporated as a corrective action following crack finding.
2012-22-08FuselageDec 20, 2012Airframe (A300 B4-203)Only with: Excludes airplanes with Airbus Modification 13434 embodied in service via Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-6166, A300-53-0389, or A310-53-2133, and airplanes modified by STC ST01431NY, ST00177LA-D, or ST00100NY.
2012-01-05WingsJun 12, 2012Airframe (A300 B4-203)Only with: Except airplanes on which Airbus Modification 11912 or 11932 has been installed.
2012-09-02Flight controlsJun 7, 2012Airframe (A300 B4-203)
2011-21-09Airbus Model A300 B4-103, B4-203, and B4-2C AirplanesNov 23, 2011Airframe (A300 B4-203)Only with: Equipped with MLG retraction actuator P/N C23129 fitted with sliding rod P/N C69029-2 or C69029-3.
2011-20-09Airbus AirplanesNov 9, 2011Airframe (A300 B4-203)
2010-25-03Airbus Model A300 Series AirplanesJan 11, 2011Airframe (A300 B4-203)
2010-20-16Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R Series Airplanes, and Model A300 C4-605R…Nov 5, 2010Airframe (A300 B4-203)Only with: Except airplanes on which Airbus Modification 13212 was done in production or Airbus Service Bulletin A300-32-0453, A310-32-2135, or A300-32-6099 was done in service.
2010-12-08Airbus Model A300 Series Airplanes; Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R…Jul 13, 2010Airframe (A300 B4-203)
2010-11-03Airbus Model A300 Series Airplanes; Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, F4-600R Series…Jun 25, 2010Airframe (A300 B4-203)Only with: Crissair check valve part number 2S2794-1 installed.
2010-07-10Airbus Model A300 B2-1C, B2K-3C, B2-203, B4-2C, B4-103, and B4-203 AirplanesMay 7, 2010Airframe (A300 B4-203)
2010-06-04Airbus Model A300 B2-1C, B2-203, B2K-3C, B4-103, B4-203, B4-2C Airplanes; Model A310…Apr 15, 2010Airframe (A300 B4-203)Only with: A300 B2/B4 (non-600) airplanes only if incorporating Airbus Modification 02434 or 03599; A310 and A300 B4-600 airplanes except those incorporating Airbus Modification 10432.
2009-25-06Airbus Model A300 B2-1C, A300 B2-203, A300 B2K-3C, A300 B4-103, A300 B4-203, and A300…Jan 8, 2010Airframe (A300 B4-203)Serial numbers per Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300-24-0103, Revision 03, dated February 18, 2009
2007-22-03 R1Airbus Model A300 AirplanesNov 12, 2009Airframe (A300 B4-203)
2009-19-01Airbus Model A300 B2-1C, B2-203, B2K-3C, B4-103, B4-203, and B4-2C AirplanesOct 14, 2009Airframe (A300 B4-203)Only with: Except airplanes modified in accordance with Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300-57-0252 (Airbus Modification 13400).
2009-01-08Airbus Model A300, A310, and A300-600 Series AirplanesMar 27, 2009Airframe (A300 B4-203)Serial numbers per Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletins A300-57-0232 Rev 02, A310-57-2075 Rev 03, A300-57-6079 Rev 04. Only with: Airplanes as identified in the applicable Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin listed in Table 1.
2008-14-09Airbus Model A300 and A300-600 Series AirplanesAug 14, 2008Airframe (A300 B4-203)Only with: Only airplanes repaired per Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-0282 (B2 models), A300-53-0291 (B4-103/-203/-2C), or A300-57-6069 (A300-600 models).
2008-04-01Airbus Model A300, A310, and A300-600 Series AirplanesMar 19, 2008Airframe (A300 B4-203)
2007-17-15Airbus Model A300 Series AirplanesOct 2, 2007Airframe (A300 B4-203)Certain serial numbers: 0105–0107; 0116; 0117; 0121; 0123–0126; 0128; …
2006-25-03Airbus Model A300 AirplanesJan 11, 2007Airframe (A300 B4-203)Only with: Excludes Model A300 B4-203 and A300 B2-203 airplanes in a forward facing crew cockpit certified configuration.
2006-15-04Airbus Model A300 B2 and B4 Series Airplanes; and Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and…Aug 24, 2006Airframe (A300 B4-203)
2006-15-06Airbus Model A300 B2-203 and A300 B4-203 Airplanes; Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and…Aug 24, 2006Airframe (A300 B4-203)Serial numbers per Airbus Service Bulletin A300-22A0115, Revision 02 (for A300 B2-203 and B4-203). Only with: A300-600 airplanes excluded if modified in production by Airbus Modification 12932; A310 airplanes excluded if modified in production by Airbus Modification 12931.
2006-13-04Airbus Model A300 B2 and A300 B4 Series Airplanes; and Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and…Jul 26, 2006Airframe (A300 B4-203)Only with: Except airplanes on which Airbus Modification 13031 or 19575 was accomplished in production.
2006-12-05Airbus Model A300 B4 Series Airplanes; Model A300 B4-600 Series Airplanes; Model A300…Jul 12, 2006Airframe (A300 B4-203)Only with: A300 B4-600 series and C4-605R Variant F airplanes are excluded if they are equipped with a fuel trim tank system (Airbus Modification 4801).
2006-04-01Airbus Model A300 B2 Series Airplanes; Model A300 B4 Series Airplanes; Model A300 B4-600…Mar 24, 2006Airframe (A300 B4-203)Only with: Except airplanes on which Airbus Modification 12857 has been incorporated in production.
2006-01-03Airbus Model A300 B2 and B4 Series AirplanesFeb 21, 2006Airframe (A300 B4-203)
2005-25-27Airbus Model A300 B2 Series Airplanes; A300 B4-103 and B4-203 Airplanes; and A310-203…Jan 24, 2006Airframe (A300 B4-203)Serial numbers per EADS Airbus A300 Alert Service Bulletin DA-53-073 and A310 Alert Service Bulletin DA-53-074
2005-25-19Airbus Model A300 B2 Series Airplanes, Model A300 B4 Series Airplanes, Model A310-200…Jan 18, 2006Airframe (A300 B4-203)Only with: Except airplanes on which Airbus Modification 12662 has been done in production.
2005-20-06Airbus Model A300 B2 and A300 B4 Series Airplanes; Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R and…Nov 3, 2005Airframe (A300 B4-203)
2005-15-09Airbus Model A300 B2 and B4 Series Airplanes; Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R…Aug 30, 2005Airframe (A300 B4-203)Only with: Except airplanes on which both Airbus Modifications 5946 and 8057 were done during production.
2005-14-01Airbus Model A300 B2-203 and B4-203 Airplanes; Model A310-200 and -300 Series Airplanes…Aug 10, 2005Airframe (A300 B4-203)Only with: Equipped with at least one Thales Avionics equipment P/N listed in Table 1 (altimeter 65205-211-2/-3/-4, 65205-230-1/-2/-3, 65205-235-1; RMI/ADF 63540-040-1, 63540-031-2; RMI/VOR/DME 63540-170-2, 63540-156-3; VSI 65285-220-2, 65285-230-1); A300 B2-203 and B4-203 only with forward facing crew cockpit configuration.
2005-13-26Airbus Model A300 B2 and B4 Series Airplanes; Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R…Aug 1, 2005Airframe (A300 B4-203)Only with: Except airplanes modified in production by Airbus Modifications 10152 and 10219, or Modifications 8357 and 10151.
2005-13-33Airbus Model A300 B2 and B4 Series AirplanesAug 1, 2005Airframe (A300 B4-203)Serial numbers per Airbus Service Bulletin A300-22-0117, dated September 7, 2004
2005-07-25Airbus Model A300 B2 and B4 Series Airplanes; Model A300 B4-600, A300 B4-600R, A300…May 16, 2005Airframe (A300 B4-203)Only with: Except airplanes on which Airbus Modification 12540 has been accomplished.
2005-04-11Airbus Model A300 B2 and B4 Series Airplanes; A300 B4-600, B4-600R and F4-600R Series…Apr 5, 2005Airframe (A300 B4-203)
2005-03-14Airbus Model A300 B2 and B4 Series AirplanesMar 21, 2005Airframe (A300 B4-203)Only with: Except airplanes modified by Airbus Modification 12656.
2004-23-20Airbus Model A300 B2, A300 B4, A300 B4-600, and A300 B4-600R Series Airplanes; and Model…Jan 3, 2005Airframe (A300 B4-203)Only with: Except airplanes modified by Airbus Modification 12168.
2004-20-11Airbus Model A300 B2 and B4 Series Airplanes; and Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and…Nov 17, 2004Airframe (A300 B4-203)Certain serial numbers: A300 B4-600 …–796; A300 B4-600R …–796; A300 F4-600R …–796; A300 C4-605R Variant F …–796. Only with: A300 B2 and B4 series: all serial numbers; A300-600 models: serial numbers 796 and earlier.
2004-20-12Airbus Model A300 B2 and B4 Series Airplanes; Model A300 B4-600, A300 B4-600R, A300…Nov 17, 2004Airframe (A300 B4-203)
2004-12-04Airbus Model A300 B2 and A300 B4 Series AirplanesJul 14, 2004Airframe (A300 B4-203)Only with: Except airplanes on which Airbus Modification 12447 has been accomplished.
2004-08-05Airbus Model A300 B2 Series Airplanes; A300 B4 Series Airplanes; A300 B4-600, B4-600R…May 26, 2004Airframe (A300 B4-203)
2004-04-10Airbus Model A300 B2 and A300 B4 Series Airplanes; A300 B4-600, B4-600R, C4-605R Variant…Apr 13, 2004Airframe (A300 B4-203)
2004-05-05Airbus Model A300 B2-1C, B2-203, B2K-3C, B4-2C, B4-103, and B4-203 Series Airplanes…Apr 9, 2004Airframe (A300 B4-203)Only with: A300-600 series excluded if Airbus Modification 12278 accomplished in production; A310 series excluded if Airbus Modification 12248 accomplished in production.
2003-06-04Airbus Model A300 B2 and B4 Series Airplanes; and A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R…May 1, 2003Airframe (A300 B4-203)
2002-24-04Airbus Model A300 B2 and B4 Series Airplanes; A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R…Jan 6, 2003Airframe (A300 B4-203)
2002-08-51Airbus Model A300 B2 and B4 Series Airplanes Equipped With General Electric CF6-50 EnginesMay 6, 2002Airframe (A300 B4-203)Only with: Equipped with General Electric CF6-50 engines.
2002-07-05Airbus Model A300 B2, A300 B4, A300 B4-600, and A300 B4-600R Series Airplanes; and Model…May 14, 2002Airframe (A300 B4-203)
2001-26-08Airbus Model A300 B2 Series Airplanes and Model A300 B4-2C, B4-103, and B4-203 Series…Jan 31, 2002Airframe (A300 B4-203)
2001-22-02Airbus Model A300 B2 and B4 Series AirplanesNov 13, 2001Airframe (A300 B4-203)
2001-17-29Airbus Model A300 B2 and B4 Series Airplanes, and Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and…Sep 13, 2001Airframe (A300 B4-203)Certain serial numbers: A300 B4-600 …–787; A300 B4-600R …–787; A300 F4-600R …–787. Only with: Excludes airplanes modified by Airbus Modification 11932 (Airbus Service Bulletin A300-57-0235 or A300-57-6088); A300-600 airplanes limited to MSN 787 and below.
2001-15-21Airbus Model A300 B2 and B4; A310; and A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R (Collectively…Sep 10, 2001Airframe (A300 B4-203)Only with: Excludes A310 airplanes with Airbus Modification 12201 embodied in production and A300-600 airplanes with Airbus Modification 12202 embodied in production.
2001-14-17Airbus Model A300 B2 and B4 Series AirplanesJul 26, 2001Airframe (A300 B4-203)
2000-26-03Airbus Model A300 B2 and B4 Series Airplanes, and Model A300 B4-600, A300 B4-600R, and…Feb 1, 2001Airframe (A300 B4-203)Only with: Except airplanes on which Airbus Modifications 06267 and 07340 have been accomplished during production.
2000-25-10Airbus Model A300 B2 and B4 Series Airplanes, and Model A300 B4-600, A300 B4-600R, and…Jan 25, 2001Airframe (A300 B4-203)
2000-24-18Airbus Model A300 B2 and B4 Series Airplanes, and Model A300 B4-600, A300 B4-600R, and…Jan 8, 2001Airframe (A300 B4-203)Only with: Except airplanes on which Airbus Modification 04489 has been installed during production.
2000-20-15Airbus Model A300 and A300-600 Series AirplanesNov 15, 2000Airframe (A300 B4-203)Only with: Airplanes on which Airbus Modification 11525 has not been accomplished.
2000-16-07Airbus Industrie Model A300 B2 and B4 Series AirplanesSep 20, 2000Airframe (A300 B4-203)Certain serial numbers: 003–156
2000-12-12Airbus Industrie Model A300, A300-600, and A310 Series AirplanesJul 28, 2000Airframe (A300 B4-203)Serial numbers per Airbus Service Bulletins A300-54-071 Rev 1, A300-54-6011 Rev 1, A310-54-2016 Rev 02
2000-11-23Airbus Model A300, A310, and A300-600 Series AirplanesJul 18, 2000Airframe (A300 B4-203)
2000-07-26Airbus Model A300 Series AirplanesMay 23, 2000Airframe (A300 B4-203)Only with: Except airplanes on which Airbus Modification 04201 has been accomplished.
2000-07-29Airbus Model A300, A310, and A300-600 Series AirplanesMay 19, 2000Airframe (A300 B4-203)Only with: Fire shut-off valve (FSOV) P/N B38LC50XX (where XX is 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, or 10) installed.
2000-07-07Airbus Model A300 Series AirplanesMay 16, 2000Airframe (A300 B4-203)Serial numbers per Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-0298, Revision 03, dated November 26, 1998. Only with: Except airplanes on which Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-0282 or A300-53-0291 has been accomplished.
2000-02-38Airbus Model A300, A300-600, and A310 Series AirplanesMar 13, 2000Airframe (A300 B4-203)Only with: Equipped with an APU fuel feedline adapter, P/N A4937021700000 (welded configuration).
2000-02-24Airbus Model A300, A310, and A300-600 Series AirplanesMar 9, 2000Airframe (A300 B4-203)Only with: Except airplanes with Airbus Modification 10438 installed or on which Airbus Service Bulletin A300-27-0182, A300-27-6023, or A300-27-2065, Revision 2, each dated June 30, 1999, has been accomplished.
2000-02-04Airbus Model A300, A300-600, and A310 Series AirplanesFeb 9, 2000Airframe (A300 B4-203)Certain serial numbers: A300 159; A300 168; A300 188; A300 202; A300 205; A300 213; …. Only with: Serial number limits apply only to A300 series; all A300-600 and A310 series serials are affected.
2000-01-01Airbus Model A300 B2-1A, B2-1C, B2-203, B2K-3C, B4-103, B4-2C, and B4-203 Series AirplanesFeb 15, 2000Airframe (A300 B4-203)Only with: Except airplanes on which Airbus Modification 10702S20752 (Airbus Service Bulletin A300-27-0184) has been accomplished.
99-27-09Airbus Model A300 B4-203 Series AirplanesJan 19, 2000Airframe (A300 B4-203)Only with: Equipped with La Guardia main landing gears (MLG) and Messier Bugatti steel brakes.
99-26-15Airbus Model A300 B2 and B4 Series AirplanesJan 25, 2000Airframe (A300 B4-203)Certain serial numbers: 003–156
99-25-15Airbus Model A300, A310, A300-600 Series AirplanesJan 18, 2000Airframe (A300 B4-203)Only with: A300 and A300-600 with Airbus Modification 02781 accomplished and neither Modification 03433 nor 04443 accomplished; A310 with Modification 02781 accomplished and Modification 03433 not accomplished, or with Airbus Service Bulletin A310-32-2111 (original or Revision 01) accomplished.
99-23-14Airbus Model A300, A310, and A300-600 Series AirplaneDec 17, 1999Airframe (A300 B4-203)Only with: Excludes A300 and A310 airplanes with Airbus Modification 10002 accomplished, and A300-600 airplanes with Airbus Modification 7738 or 10002 accomplished.
99-19-26Airbus Model A300 and A300-600 Series AirplanesOct 20, 1999Airframe (A300 B4-203)Serial numbers per Airbus Service Bulletin A300-57-0234, Revision 01 (A300); Airbus Service Bulletin A300-57-6087, Revision 01 (A300-600). Only with: Except airplanes on which Airbus Modification 11912 has been installed in production or Airbus Modification 11932 has been accomplished.
99-06-10Airbus Model A300 and A300-600 Series AirplanesApr 16, 1999Airframe (A300 B4-203)Only with: Airplanes on which Airbus Modification 11523 (Service Bulletins A300-53-0331 / A300-53-6107) has not been accomplished, or on which Airbus Modification 11522 has not been installed in production.
98-23-17Airbus Model A300 Series AirplanesDec 21, 1998Airframe (A300 B4-203)Certain serial numbers: Air Cruisers slide/raft P/N D30457-Series 1001–2268; Air Cruisers slide/raft P/N D30477-Series 4001–4211. Only with: Equipped with Air Cruisers emergency evacuation slide/rafts P/N D30457-Series (S/N 1001-2268) or P/N D30477-Series (S/N 4001-4211) on which Air Cruisers Service Bulletin S.B. 25-88, Revision 3, has not been accomplished.
98-21-31Airbus Model A300 Series AirplanesNov 2, 1998Airframe (A300 B4-203)Only with: Equipped with CF6-50C2 engines.
98-21-32Airbus Model A300, A310, and A300-600 Series AirplanesNov 20, 1998Airframe (A300 B4-203)Only with: Airplanes on which Airbus Modification 11527 has not been accomplished.
98-21-34Airbus Model A300, A310, and A300-600 Series AirplanesNov 20, 1998Airframe (A300 B4-203)
98-20-36Airbus Model A300 B2 and B4 Series AirplanesNov 5, 1998Airframe (A300 B4-203)
98-20-13Airbus Model A300 Series AirplanesOct 27, 1998Airframe (A300 B4-203)Serial numbers per Airbus Industrie Service Bulletin A300-53-301, Revision 1, dated February 20, 1997
98-20-16Airbus Model A300 Series AirplanesOct 27, 1998Airframe (A300 B4-203)Only with: Stowage box installed forward of galley 2, and Airbus Modification 5105 (Service Bulletin A300-25-395) not accomplished.
98-20-22Airbus Model A300, A310, and A300-600 Series AirplanesOct 27, 1998Airframe (A300 B4-203)
98-15-51Airbus Model A319, A320, A321, A300, A310, A300-600, A330, and A340 Series AirplanesAug 5, 1998Airframe (A300 B4-203)
98-14-16Airbus Model A300 Series AirplanesJul 24, 1998Airframe (A300 B4-203)Certain serial numbers: A300 B4-203 255; A300 B4-2C 256. Only with: Models B2-1C, B2K-3C and B2-203 apply to all serial numbers; B4-203 and B4-2C only the listed serial numbers.
98-11-08Airbus Model A300, A310, and A300-600 Series AirplanesJun 24, 1998Airframe (A300 B4-203)Only with: Applies to airplanes on which Airbus Modification 8928 or 6094 has not been installed.
98-06-08Airbus Model A300, A310, and A300-600 Series AirplanesApr 17, 1998Airframe (A300 B4-203)Only with: Airplanes on which Airbus Modification 11308 has not been accomplished during manufacture.
98-04-10Airbus Model A300 and A300-600 Series AirplanesMar 24, 1998Airframe (A300 B4-203)
97-20-08Airbus Model A300, A300-600, and A310 Series AirplanesNov 4, 1997Airframe (A300 B4-203)
97-13-04Airbus Model A300-B2 and -B4 Series Airplanes, Excluding Model A300-600 Series…Jul 30, 1997Airframe (A300 B4-203)Only with: Equipped with General Electric CF6-50 series engines or Pratt & Whitney JT9D-59A engines.
97-11-03Airbus Model A300 Series AirplanesJun 27, 1997Airframe (A300 B4-203)
97-01-11Airbus Model A300 Series AirplanesFeb 10, 1997Airframe (A300 B4-203)Only with: Airplanes on which Modification 2626 has not been installed.
96-12-15Airbus Industrie Model A300, A310, and A300-600 Series AirplanesJul 15, 1996Airframe (A300 B4-203)Serial numbers per Airbus Service Bulletins A300-53-0300, A310-53-2077, and A300-53-6055, dated October 28, 1993. Only with: Applies only to airplanes on which Airbus Modification No. 10414 or production equivalent has not been installed.
96-12-02Airbus Model A300 B2 and B4 Series Airplanes, Excluding Model A300-600 Series AirplanesJul 10, 1996Airframe (A300 B4-203)Certain serial numbers: 003–156. Only with: Airbus Modification 2611 has not been installed.
96-08-08Airbus Model A300 Series Airplanes (Excluding Model A300 B4-600 and Model A300 F4-600…May 29, 1996Airframe (A300 B4-203)Only with: Excludes Model A300 B4-600 and A300 F4-600 series airplanes.
95-10-14Airbus Model A300, A310, and A300-600 Series AirplanesJun 21, 1995Airframe (A300 B4-203)
95-01-51Airbus Model A300, A300-600, A310, A330, and A340 Series AirplanesFeb 14, 1995Airframe (A300 B4-203)

AI-extracted — verify against original. Matched from each AD's applicability section; ADs replaced by a later AD are left out.

Service Difficulty Reports (13)

Reports of failures and defects that operators and repair stations sent to the FAA since 1995. A report describes one finding; it is not an accident.

  • Landing gear · control valve · faultyMay 26, 2008

    DURING APPROACH TO BQN, LANDING GEAR FAILED TO EXTEND WITH SYSTEM 1 OR 2, RETURNED TO 2,000 FEET TO HOLD WHILE LOWERING GEAR MANUALLY. AFTER SUCCESSFUL EXTENSION OF GEAR, A SAFE LANDING WAS MADE. FIM 32-30-00 /107 INDICATED A FAULTY LANDING GEAR ELECTROVALVE. REPLACED LANDING GEAR ELECTROVALVE IAW…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Landing gear · uplock · unserviceableMay 2, 2008

    AFTER TAKEOFF, NOSE LANDING GEAR FAILED TO RETRACT. DUMPED FUEL AND RETURNED TO FIELD FOR A SAFE LANDING. REPLACED NOSE GEAR UP-LOCK ASSY IAW MM 32-31-14 PG 401. OPS CHECK GOOD IAW MM 32-30-00 PG 501. AIRCRAFT RELEASED FOR SERVICE.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Engine air · duct · crackedApr 8, 2008

    AFTER TAKEOFF, NR 1 AND NR 2 BLEED FAULT LIGHTS AND APU MANIFOLD LIGHTS CAME ON AND WOULD NOT RESET. DUMPED 18,000 POUNDS OF FUEL AND RETURNED TO FIELD FOR A SAFE LANDING. FOUND NR 2 ENGINE BLEED AIR DUCT IN AIR CONDITIONING BAY CRACKED. REPLACED DUCT IAW 36-11-00 PG 605, LEAK CHECKED IAW…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Engine · b-nut · looseDec 18, 2007

    AFTER LEVELING OFF AT 27,000' OBSERVED STEADY DECLINE IN OIL QUANTITY OF NUMBER 1 ENGINE, RETURNED TO FIELD AND MADE A SAFE LANDING, NO LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE. FOUND AND SECURED A LOOSE 'B' NUT AT AFT BEARING LINE, RE-SERVICED OIL AND ACCOMPLISHED LEAK CHECK, NO FURTHER LEAKS. AIRCRAFT RELEASED TO…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · structure · corrodedSep 16, 2007

    DURING MAINTENANCE CHECK, CORROSION WAS FOUND AT BOTTOM OF AIRCRAFT AT STA 2559 RT, FRAME 39. REMOVED CORROSION, 2 LOCATIONS EXCEEDED LIMITS PER SRM 51-40-11. FABRICATED REPAIR DOUBLER'S FROM .160 2024 T-3 AND FILLERS FROM .124 2024 T-3 AND INSTALLED PER SRM 51-70-10; 51-70-2- AND 53-10-20.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · battery pack · dischargedAug 2, 2007

    DURING DAILY CHECK, EMERGENCY LIGHTS FOR L1 AND R1 DOOR DID NOT COME WHEN TESTED. REPLACED EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT BATTERY PACKS IAW 33-51-14 PG 301, OPS CHECKED GOOD. AIRCRAFT RELEASED FOR SERVICE.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Landing gear · uplock · wornMay 2, 2007

    NOSE GEAR DOOR UNSAFE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AFTER TAKEOFF ALONG WITH SEVERE VIBRATION FROM NOSE GEAR AREA. FOUND RIGHT NOSE LANDING GEAR DOOR UP-LOCK ROLLER ASSEMBLY BRACKET LOOSE. REPLACED RIGHT HAND FORWARD SERRATED PLATE P/N A5281106120100 AND AFT SERRATED PLATE P/N A5281106120000 AND AFT UP-LOCK…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Landing gear · axle · overtempOct 18, 2006

    AFTER LANDING, NR 4 BRAKE TEMPERATURE REACHED 600 DEGREES, FUSE PLUG DISCHARGED AFTER PARKING. PERFORMED BRAKE OVERHEAT INSPECTION IAW AMM 05-51-16, FOUND AXLE DISCOLORATION IN BEARING AREA OUT OF LIMITS. REPLACED AXLE IAW CMM REV.8 DATED 03/02/1998. A/C RETURNED TO SERVICE.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Exhaust · beam · damagedJun 15, 2006

    DURING M-72 CHECK, A CRACK WAS FOUND IN NR 2 ENGINE OUTBOARD THRUST REVERSER LOWER BEAM BOLT HOLE. PER REPAIR ORDER 2-42985-801, TRIMMED CRACK AREA AND VERIFIED CRACK REMOVAL WITH HFEC. INSTALLED REINFORCING STRAP MADE FROM 7075-T6 MATERIAL 0.100 INCH THICK.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Stabilizers · skin · corrodedJun 2, 2006

    DURING M-72 CHECK, LT ELEVATOR WAS FOUND WITH CORROSION ON TRAILING EDGE, OUT OF LIMITS AT STATIONS 251, 633, 671, 708, 727, 840, AND 876. REPLACED ELEVATOR PER A300 MM 27-31-24, ROUTED OLD ELEVATOR TO SHOP FOR REPAIRS.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.

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  • FAA Aircraft RegistryRegistration, owner city and state, airframe, engineupdated Oct 17, 2026
  • NTSB accident and incident databaseAccidents and incidents since 1982updated Oct 15, 2026
  • FAA Airworthiness Directives (Federal Register)ADs published since 1998updated Oct 17, 2026
  • FAA Service Difficulty ReportsReports since 1995updated Oct 16, 2026

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