AD 2019-03-18

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

AD Number
2019-03-18
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2018-0957
FR Citation
84 FR 7804

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus SAS Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracks that were found after improperly performed magnetic particle inspections of the main landing gear (MLG) sliding tubes were done, which could lead to MLG sliding tube fracture, possibly resulting in MLG collapse, damage to the aeroplane, and injury to occupants.

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Required Actions

Repetitive general visual inspections of the affected MLG sliding tubes for cracks and replacement if necessary.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

All Airbus SAS Model A318-111, -112, -121, and -122 airplanes; Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, and -133 airplanes; and Model A320-211, -212, -214, -216, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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