AD 2004-07-02

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2004-07-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2004-NM-43-AD
FR Citation
69 FR 16475

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A318 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracking in a main landing gear (MLG) sliding tube, which could result in failure of the sliding tube, loss of one axle, and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Conduct a one-time general visual inspection to determine the part number and serial number of both main landing gear (MLG) sliding tubes. Perform investigative and corrective actions if necessary.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight.

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Affected Aircraft

All Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes.

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