AD 2012-19-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A340-500 and -600 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Corrosion and rust traces in the lugs and on the bearing outer surface of the nose landing gear (NLG) drag stay lower arm assembly, which could lead to failure of the drag stay lower arm and subsequent NLG collapse, reducing controllability during takeoff.
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Required Actions
Perform repetitive inspections of the drag stay lower arm assembly part number 30-1018002-01 at the interface between the arm and the spherical bearing races for corrosion traces, in accordance with Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-32-5099. Replace the NLG drag stay lower arm assembly if corrosion is found. Eventually replace the drag stay lower arm assembly with an improved assembly having corrosion protection to terminate the repetitive inspections.
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Compliance Time
Within specified compliance times based on the age of the NLG drag stay lower arm assembly as of the effective date (October 16, 2012).
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A340-541 and -642 airplanes, all manufacturer serial numbers, weight variants WV000, WV001, WV002, WV003, and WV004.
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