AD 2016-01-08
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A318 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Untimely unlocking and/or retraction of the nose landing gear (NLG) due to a combination of power interruption to the Landing Gear Control and Interface Units (LGCIU) and an internal hydraulic leak through the landing gear (LG) selector valve 40GA.
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Required Actions
Install a new modification of any previously modified LGCIU. Revise the maintenance or inspection program to reduce a certain functional check interval.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes, including those with Airbus modification 37866 embodied in production.
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