AD 2007-09-09

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330 Airplanes and Model A340-200 and -300 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2007-09-09
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2007-27014
FR Citation
72 FR 23765

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A330 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330 Airplanes and Model A340-200 and -300 Series Airplanes
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330 Airplanes and Model A340-200 and -300 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Premature fracture of the retraction link due to high lug stress, leading to un-damped extension of the main landing gear (MLG), potential loss of side stay integrity, and MLG collapse.

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Required Actions

Replace the retraction link assembly prior to the accumulation of 8,300 total landings or within 39 days after the effective date of the AD, whichever occurs later. Report the life accumulation information of each retraction link assembly affected by the AD within 39 days after the effective date.

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Compliance Time

Within 39 days after the effective date of the AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A330 airplanes and Model A340-200 and -300 series airplanes, all serial numbers fitted with MLG retraction link Part Number 201489311 (LH side) or 201489312 (RH side).

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