AD 2014-23-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A330-200 and -300 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Rupture of the piston rods for the main landing gear (MLG) retraction actuators, which could result in non-damped extension of the MLG, high loads on the fully extended MLG, and consequent reduced structural integrity of the MLG.
Required Actions
Drain any fluid from the retraction actuator piston rod internal volume and seal the vent hole; perform repetitive ultrasonic inspections of the upper end of the piston rods, and corrective actions if necessary; perform a one-time ultrasonic inspection (longitudinal and circumferential) of the full length of the piston rod, and corrective actions if necessary; and install a terminating modification of the left-hand and right-hand MLG retraction actuators.
Compliance Time
Within 50 flight hours
Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A330-200 and -300 series airplanes and Model A340-200 and -300 series airplanes
Source: Official FAA Source ↗
Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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