AD 2005-12-07

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A319, A320, and A321 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2005-12-07
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2005-21433
FR Citation
70 FR 34636

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Cracking in the forward lug of the support rib 5 fitting of both main landing gear (MLG), which could result in failure of the lug and consequent collapse of the MLG during landing.

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Required Actions

Perform a one-time ultrasonic inspection for cracking in the forward lug of the support rib 5 fitting of both MLG for certain airplanes, and repetitive detailed inspections for all airplanes. Repair any cracking found using a method approved by the FAA or DGAC. Optional terminating actions are also provided.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 flight hours after the effective date of the AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes that do not have Airbus Modification 32025 incorporated.

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