AD 2007-09-09
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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