AD 2006-11-04

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 Airplanes

AD Number
2006-11-04
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2006-24815
FR Citation
71 FR 29578

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A318 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 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 takeoff or landing.

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Required Actions

Conduct repetitive detailed inspections for cracking in the forward lug of the support rib 5 fitting of both MLG at a reduced compliance time and repetitive interval. Inspections must be done in accordance with a method approved by the FAA or the EASA. If any cracking is found, replace the MLG fitting with a new fitting in accordance with a method approved by the FAA or the EASA.

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Compliance Time

Within the reduced compliance time specified in the AD.

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Affected Aircraft

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

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