AD 2010-02-10
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A330-201 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -243, -301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 Series Airplanes; Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 Series Airplanes; and Model A340-541 and -642 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -243, -301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 Series Airplanes; Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 Series Airplanes; and Model A340-541 and -642 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
During a scheduled maintenance inspection on the MLG [main landing gear], the bogie stop pad was found deformed and cracked. Upon removal of the bogie stop pad for replacement, the bogie beam was also found cracked. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could result in the aircraft departing the runway or to the bogie detaching from the aircraft or gear collapses, which would all constitute unsafe conditions at speeds above 30 knots.
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Required Actions
Inspect for corrosion and damage to the paint and cadmium plate of the sliding piston subassembly. Inspect for cracking and deformation of the top and bottom surfaces and bolt holes of the bogie stop pad subassembly and bracket. Inspect for cracking, corrosion, and damage to protective treatments, and deformation of the bogie beam surface of the bogie beam subassembly where the bogie stop pad subassembly has been removed. Perform a magnetic particle non-destructive test inspection of the bogie beam assembly where the bogie stop pad subassembly has been removed. Corrective actions include repairing protective treatments, removing corrosion, and replacing the bogie stop pad if necessary. For airplanes on which a crack or deformation in the bogie beam is found, contact Messier-Dowty Limited and/or Airbus for instructions for repair and repair before further flight.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight for airplanes with a cracked or deformed bogie beam. Other inspections must be completed within specified time or flight cycles after the installation of a new or overhauled bogie beam.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -243, -301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 series airplanes; Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 series airplanes; and Model A340-541 and -642 airplanes.
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