AD 2012-08-03

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AD Number
2012-08-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2011-1225
FR Citation
77 FR 24367

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A300 B4-2C Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracking in the forward lug wing of the aft bearing at rib 5 of the main landing gear (MLG), caused by pitting corrosion in the forward lug hole, which could affect the structural integrity of the MLG attachment and result in MLG collapse.

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Required Actions

Install new bushes with increased interference fit in the forward lug wing of the aft bearing at rib 5 of the MLG on the right-hand (RH) and left-hand (LH) wing. This action terminates the repetitive inspection requirements of existing ADs.

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Compliance Time

Within 12 months of the effective date (May 29, 2012).

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A300 B4-2C, B4-103, B4-203, B4-600, B4-600R, F4-600R, C4-605R Variant F, and A310 series airplanes; all serial numbers, except those already repaired or modified as specified.

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