AD 2001-15-14

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330 and A340 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2001-15-14
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2000-NM-230-AD
FR Citation
66 FR 39632

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A330 and A340 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330 and A340 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

The attachment pin fully migrating from the brake torque rod and the collar detaching from the main landing gear (MLG), which could result in loss of braking on two wheels and the inability to extend the MLG.

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Required Actions

Install a retainer device on the attachment pin of the brake torque rods of the MLG, in accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin A330-32-3119 (for Model A330 series airplanes) or A340-32-4157 (for Model A340 series airplanes).

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Compliance Time

Within 5 months after the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A330 and A340 series airplanes, certificated in any category, except those on which Airbus Modification 47917 (Airbus Service Bulletin A330-32-3119 or A340-32-4157) has been incorporated in production.

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