AD 2017-01-06

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AD Number
2017-01-06
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2016-9110
FR Citation
82 FR 4773

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A319-115 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Tie rod assemblies installed on the hinged fairing assembly of the main landing gear (MLG) with no cadmium plating on the rod end threads, which reduces corrosion protection and could lead to galvanic corrosion, rod end failure, loss of a MLG door, and consequent injury to persons on ground.

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Required Actions

Inspect tie rod assemblies for the presence of cadmium plating. Replace affected tie rod assemblies if no cadmium plating is found.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A319-115, A319-132, A320-214, A320-232, A321-211, A321-213, and A321-231 airplanes, as identified in Airbus Service Bulletin A320-52-1167.

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