AD 2001-16-16

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330 and A340 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2001-16-16
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2001-NM-257-AD
FR Citation
66 FR 44291

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Cracking of the main landing gear (MLG) bogie beams, which could result in failure of the beams and consequent loss of the landing gear wheels and brakes, and structural damage to the MLG strut and airframe.

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Required Actions

Inspect the MLG bogie beams for cracking in the area around the bogie stop pad. Take follow-on actions as necessary, in accordance with a method approved by the FAA or DGAC.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

All Airbus Model A330 and A340 series airplanes.

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