AD 2012-07-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A340-500 and -600 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Reports of cracks on the forward attachment fittings of the left and right sides of the forward hinge of the nose landing gear (NLG) aft door, which could lead to in-flight detachment of the NLG aft door and result in injury to persons on the ground or damage to the airplane.
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Required Actions
Perform repetitive inspections of the forward and aft attachment fittings and the swan neck for cracks, and replace the attachment fittings and the swan neck with serviceable ones if necessary.
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Compliance Time
Before the accumulation of 4,500 total flight cycles or within 50 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A340-541 and -642 airplanes, certificated in any category, all manufacturer serial numbers.
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