AD 2014-09-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A330-200 and -300 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Migration of the sidestay upper cardan pin out of position, leading to disconnection of the sidestay upper arm from the airplane structure, which could result in landing gear collapse and consequent damage to the airplane and injury to occupants.
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Required Actions
Repetitive inspections of certain sidestay upper cardan pins of the main landing gear (MLG), associated nuts, and retainer assemblies. Pin replacement is required if necessary. Optional measurement of cardan pin clearance dimensions (gap check) and corrective actions if necessary, which would terminate the repetitive inspections.
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Compliance Time
Within 50 flight hours after the effective date of the AD.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A330-200 and -300 series airplanes, and Model A340-200 and -300 series airplanes.
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