AD 2005-20-20
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A330-301 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-301, -321, -322, -341, and -342 Airplanes; and Model A340-200 and A340-300 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue failure of tie bolts in the main landing gear (MLG) and center landing gear (CLG) wheel assemblies, part number 3-1509-2, leading to migration of the tie bolts out of their holes and potential damage to the wheel assembly and adjacent equipment.
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Required Actions
Install lockplates on the MLG and CLG wheel assemblies, as applicable, to keep the tie bolts in position in the event of a tie bolt failure.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A330-301, -321, -322, -341, and -342 airplanes; and Model A340-200 and A340-300 series airplanes equipped with MLG and CLG wheel assemblies, part number 3-1509-2.
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