AD 2012-15-14
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-103 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracking in the forward lug of the main landing gear (MLG) rib 5 aft bearing attachment, potentially leading to MLG collapse during landing or rollout.
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Required Actions
Repetitive inspections for cracking of the left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) wing MLG rib 5 aft bearing forward lugs, and repair if necessary. Optional ultrasonic inspections may be used for early detection.
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Compliance Time
Within 50 flight hours after the effective date of this AD.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A300 B4-103, B4-203, B4-2C, B4-600, B4-600R, F4-600R series, and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes.
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