AD 2018-11-11
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A350-941 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
short retaining pins may have been installed at the incorrect location of the main landing gear support structure (MLGSS) forward pintle, which could lead to premature failure of the retaining pin, subsequent fuse pin migration and disconnection, with consequent main landing gear collapse, possibly resulting in damage to the aeroplane and injury to the occupants.
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Required Actions
a detailed inspection of the four retaining pins installed in the MLGSS trunnion block, left- and right-hand sides, and, depending on findings, accomplishment of applicable corrective action(s) including repairing or replacing damaged (cracked), deformed, or nonconforming retaining pins.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A350-941 airplanes
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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026
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