AD 2010-20-16
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-600 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R Series Airplanes, and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F Airplanes (Collectively Called A300-600 Series Airplanes); and Model A300 and A310 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R Series Airplanes, and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F Airplanes (Collectively Called A300-600 Series Airplanes); and Model A300 and A310 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Two cases of complete nose landing gear (NLG) shock absorber bolts failure were reported, with the root cause identified as bolt(s) over-torque. The design of the NLG shock absorber was not tolerant to over-torque.
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Required Actions
Inspect the NLG shock absorber-to-main barrel attachment bolts and perform corrective actions, which may include replacing bolts, screws, nuts, washers, and cotter pins; contacting Airbus for repair and performing the repair; and modifying the shock absorber, as applicable. Repeat inspections at intervals not exceeding 400 flight hours or 1,000 flight cycles, depending on results and corrective actions.
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Compliance Time
Within the intervals specified for inspections (not exceeding 400 flight hours or 1,000 flight cycles).
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A300 B2-1A, B2-1C, B4-2C, B2K-3C, B4-103, B2-203, and B4-203 airplanes; Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-620, B4-622, B4-605R, B4-622R, F4-605R, F4-622R, and C4-605R Variant F airplanes; and Model A310-203, -204, -221, -222, -304, -322, -324, and -325 airplanes; all certified models, all serial numbers, certificated in any category, except airplanes on which Airbus Modification 13212 has been done in production or Airbus Service Bulletin A300-32-0453, A310-32-2135, or A300-32-6099 has been done in service.
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