AD 2013-26-14
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A318 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracking in the forward lug of the main landing gear (MLG) support rib 5 fitting, which could result in failure of the lug and consequent collapse of the MLG during takeoff or landing.
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Required Actions
Conduct repetitive inspections for cracks in the forward lug of each left-hand and right-hand MLG support rib 5 fitting, and repair if necessary. Replacement of an MLG support rib 5 fitting terminates the repetitive inspection requirements for that position.
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Compliance Time
Within 2,000 flight cycles after accomplishing the modification or within 250 flight cycles after the effective date of the AD, without exceeding 3 months after the effective date of the AD, whichever occurs later.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes on which certain modifications or repairs have been done, including Airbus modification 32025 embodied in production.
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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026
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