AD 84-03-08
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B2-1A | Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A300 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B2-1C | Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A300 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B2-203 | Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A300 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B2K-3C | Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A300 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-103 | Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A300 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-203 | Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A300 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-2C | Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A300 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of main landing gear hinge arms due to corrosion or displacement of the bronze bushing fitted in the stirrup on the actuating cylinder side.
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Required Actions
Measure displacement of the bronze bushing within 120 days from the AD's effective date. Depending on results, repeat measurements or inspect for corrosion. If no corrosion, incorporate modifications AI 4544/S5351 and AI 4544/S5548 via specified service bulletins. If corrosion detected, replace hinge arms before further flight with new arms or modified arms following specified service bulletins.
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Compliance Time
Within 120 days from the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A300 airplanes with serial numbers listed in Airbus Industrie Service Bulletin A300-32-356, Revision 1, dated December 1, 1982, 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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