AD 2000-13-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A330 and A340 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330 and A340 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Main landing gear (MLG) failure due to fatigue cracking, which could result in reduced structural capability of the airplane and collapse of the MLG.
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Required Actions
Perform detailed visual and ultrasonic inspections of the MLG to detect fatigue cracks; replace certain nose landing gear (NLG) handwheel controllers and placards; install steering angle recording software; take corrective action for exceeding certain steering angles; and revise the AFM to limit nose wheel steering angles for pushback, towing, and powered turns.
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Compliance Time
Within 120 landings after the effective date of the AD, or prior to the accumulation of 800 total landings on the MLG, whichever occurs later.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A330 and A340 series airplanes, certificated in any category, except those on which Airbus Modifications 47487, 47500, 47701, and 47787 have been installed in production.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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