AD 2013-08-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A330-200 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
The wheel axles of the main landing gear (MLG) were machined with a radius as small as 0.4 millimeters, which could lead to fatigue and adversely affect the structural integrity of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Replace all affected MLG wheel axles with serviceable parts, in accordance with the instructions of Airbus Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) A330-32A-3256 or A340-32A-4292, Revision 01, dated October 18, 2012.
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Compliance Time
Within the compliance times specified in the AD, unless the actions have already been done.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -243, -301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes; and Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 airplanes; certificated in any category; all manufacturer serial numbers, except those on which Airbus modification 54500 has been embodied in production.
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