AD 2008-17-02

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310 Airplanes

AD Number
2008-17-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2008-0406
FR Citation
73 FR 47032

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A310 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310 Airplanes
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Crack found in the wing MLG (main landing gear) rib 5 forward attachment lug due to pitting corrosion in the forward lug holes. Medium to heavy corrosion was also found in the forward lugs on the opposite wing after removal of the bushes, which could affect the structural integrity of the MLG attachment.

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Required Actions

Inspect the forward attachment lug of MLG Rib 5 using an ultrasonic method. Repair or replace MLG Rib 5 as applicable. Replace the MLG Rib 5 bushes with high interference fit in accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin A310-57-2090.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A310 airplanes, all certified models, all serial numbers, except those where LH and RH wing MLG rib 5 forward lugs have been repaired with oversized interference fit bushes or have had Airbus Service Bulletin A310-57-2090 embodied in service.

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