AD 2007-25-15

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 Series Airplanes and Model A300-600 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2007-25-15
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2007-27257
FR Citation
72 FR 69601

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A300 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 Series Airplanes and Model A300-600 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Failure of the sliding rod of the main landing gear (MLG) retraction actuator before reaching the life limit established by the manufacturer, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the MLG.

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Required Actions

Inspect to determine the part number of the sliding rods of the MLG retraction actuators. For sliding rods with part numbers C69029-2 or C69029-3, perform detailed and high-frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspections for discrepancies, including cracking, and perform corrective actions if necessary. Return affected sliding rods to the manufacturer.

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Compliance Time

Within 1,000 flight cycles or 12 months, whichever occurs first, after the applicable time specified in the AD.

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Affected Aircraft

All Airbus Model A300 series airplanes and all Airbus Model A300-600 series airplanes, certificated in any category.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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