AD 82-03-08
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B2-1A | Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A300 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B2-1C | Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A300 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B2-203 | Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A300 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B2K-3C | Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A300 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-103 | Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A300 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-203 | Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A300 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-2C | Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A300 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the main landing gear hinge arms, P/N C65-381-2, due to cracks in specific areas including the inner edge of the hinge arm fork, inner upper and lower edges between attachment lugs, and areas around cylindrical attachment lugs.
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Required Actions
Within 8 hours time in service after the effective date, and every 12 hours time in service thereafter, visually inspect hinge arms for cracks as per specified documents. Replace cracked hinge arms with serviceable parts prior to further flight. Perform ultrasonic inspections at intervals based on corrosion pitting depth, following Service Bulletin A300-32-287/288 or FAA-approved equivalents.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 8 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 12 hours time in service from the last inspection, but at least once each operating day.
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Affected Aircraft
AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A300 series airplanes with main landing gear hinge arms P/N C65-381-2, including models A300 B2-1A, A300 B2-1C, A300 B2-203, A300 B2K-3C, A300 B4-103, A300 B4-203, A300 B4-2C.
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