AD 2013-26-14

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AD Number
2013-26-14
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2011-1253
FR Citation
79 FR 17416

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
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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