AD 2020-14-08

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

AD Number
2020-14-08
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2020-0578
FR Citation
85 FR 44464

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus SAS Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

MLG torque link apex pin rupture could lead to disconnection of MLG torque links, possibly resulting in reduced braking efficiency and/or increased risk of tire burst during take-off or landing.

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Required Actions

Replace certain MLG torque link apex pins with serviceable parts and, for certain other pins, a one-time MPI for cracking and, depending on the findings, replacement with a serviceable part.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

All Airbus SAS Model A318 series airplanes, Model A319 series airplanes, Model A320 series airplanes, and Model A321 series airplanes.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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