AD 2021-11-18
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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