AD 2017-01-11
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A318 and A319 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Rupture of a main landing gear (MLG) sliding tube axle due to abnormal grinding operation during overhaul, which may have resulted in residual stress on the axles, leading to cracks in the axle and (partial) detachment of the axle and wheel from the sliding tube, possibly resulting in failure of an MLG.
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Required Actions
Identify the part number and serial number of the MLG sliding tubes; inspect affected chromium plates and sliding tube axles for damage; replace the sliding tube if necessary.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A318 and A319 series airplanes, Model A320-211, -212, -214, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes, and Model A321 series airplanes, all manufacturer serial numbers.
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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026
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