AD 2016-18-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A330-200 and -300 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Corrosion pitting occurring on the bore of the main landing gear (MLG) bogie beams, which could lead to a runway excursion event, bogie beam detachment, or MLG collapse, possibly resulting in damage to the airplane and injury to the occupants.
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Required Actions
Inspect for damage to protective treatments or corrosion of all MLG bogie beams. Apply protective treatments if no damage or corrosion is found. Take corrective action and apply protective treatments if damage or corrosion is found. Modify the MLG bogie beams to terminate repetitive inspections for modified bogie beams. Conduct a one-time inspection for airplanes that were inspected too early.
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Compliance Time
Within specified compliance times as detailed in the AD, with revisions to the original compliance times.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A330-200, A330-300, A340-200, and A340-300 series airplanes, including Airbus Model A330-200 Freighter series airplanes.
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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026
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