AD 2012-06-19
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A330-201 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks in the main fitting and sliding tube of the nose landing gear (NLG) due to residual stress following damage from impact during towing incidents.
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Required Actions
Inspect the main fitting and sliding tube of the NLG using Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI) and Detailed Visual Inspections (DVI) to detect cracks, damage, or corrosion. Remove labels if sealant damage or moisture ingress is found. Remove paint and cadmium before MPI if surface treatment damage is present. Remove surface defects, perform flap peening, replace protective coatings, and replace cracked parts with serviceable ones as necessary.
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Compliance Time
Within 50 flight hours after the effective date of the AD.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -243, -301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, -343, and A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, -313 airplanes, all serial numbers, if fitted with the specified nose landing gear (NLG) parts listed in Table 1 of the AD.
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