AD 2017-13-12
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A318 and A319 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
The main landing gear (MLG) does not comply with certification specifications, which could result in a locking failure of the MLG side stay.
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Required Actions
Modification or replacement of certain MLG side stay assemblies is required to introduce double locking of the MLG upper and lower cardan joints.
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Compliance Time
Within 120 months after the effective date of this AD.
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Affected Aircraft
All Airbus Model A318 and A319 series airplanes; Model A320-211, -212, -214, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes; and Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and -232 airplanes.
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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026
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