AD 2000-25-10

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B2 and B4 Series Airplanes, and Model A300 B4-600, A300 B4-600R, and A300 F4-600R (A300-600) Series Airplanes

AD Number
2000-25-10
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2000-NM-154-AD
FR Citation
65 FR 80300

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A300 B2 and B4 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B2 and B4 Series Airplanes, and Model A300 B4-600, A300 B4-600R, and A300 F4-600R (A300-600) Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cross connection of the hydraulic hoses or pipes that supply the main strut unlocking actuator, which could lead to consequent collapse of the main landing gear (MLG) under lateral taxiing loads.

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Required Actions

Verify the correct location of the labels of the hydraulic pipes supplying the strut unlocking actuator of the left-hand MLG, and of the pipes of the left- and right-hand cross brace. Reidentify the pipes according to Airbus Service Bulletin A300-32A0437 (for Model A300 series airplanes) or A300-32A6080 (for Model A300-600 series airplanes). Replace any incorrectly located label with a new label prior to further flight.

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Compliance Time

Within 1,000 flight hours or 3 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first.

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Affected Aircraft

All Airbus Model A300 B2 and B4 series airplanes, and Model A300 B4-600, A300 B4-600R, and A300 F4-600R (A300-600) series airplanes, certificated in any category.

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