AD 2017-16-06
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of an aft hinge bolt assembly in the nose landing gear (NLG) aft doors, specifically Part Number A53612600000, due to fatigue crack development in the under head radius of the bolt.
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Required Actions
Replace the aft hinge bolt assembly in the left and right NLG aft doors with new aft hinge bolt assemblies, Part Number A53612713000. Subsequently, implement a life limit for the new bolt assemblies.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A300 series airplanes; Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes; Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called Model A300-600 series airplanes); and Model A310 series airplanes.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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