AD 2021-07-01

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

AD Number
2021-07-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2020-0982
FR Citation
86 FR 17497

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

possible sub-surface cavities in the nose landing gear (NLG) main fittings, which could cause detrimental impact on fatigue performance and affect the structural integrity of the NLG.

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Required Actions

Replacing each affected NLG main fitting with a serviceable part, as specified in EASA AD 2020-0165.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus SAS Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes, and Model A320-211, -212, -214, -215, -216, -231, -232, -233, -251N, -252N, -253N, -271N, -272N, and -273N airplanes.

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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

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