AD 2021-11-18

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

AD Number
2021-11-18
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2020-1113
FR Citation
86 FR 31097

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

cracking of certain components in the MLG leg, which could result in an MLG collapse, and consequent damage to the airplane and injury to the airplane occupants.

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Required Actions

repetitive detailed visual inspections of the MLG leg components and replacement of the MLG leg if cracked components are found; modification of the MLG hinge arm by installing improved MLG hinge arm/barrel pins; an out-of-roundness check of removed pins; repetitive inspections of any affected pins and the associated connecting rod bushes, and replacement of the MLG leg if cracked components are found; and installation of an improved spacer; as specified in an EASA AD.

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Compliance Time

Within 30 months after pin replacement

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus SAS Model A300 series airplanes; Model A300-600 series airplanes.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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