AD 90-11-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Sud Aviation | Caravelle SE 210 Model III | Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Caravelle SE 210 Model III and VIR Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Sud Aviation | Caravelle SE 210 Model VIR | Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Caravelle SE 210 Model III and VIR Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the main landing gear diagonal brace struts and subsequent collapse of the main landing gear.
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Required Actions
Perform a visual and high frequency eddy current or rototest inspection of the main landing gear framework brace struts near the 5 mm drain hole located 120 mm from the tapered end of Rib 38, following Aerospatiale Service Bulletin 32-122. Depending on crack length, ream or drill/ream holes, replace struts, and repeat inspections at specified intervals (25,000 landings, 4,500 landings, 3,400 flights, 550 landings, or 25 landings).
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Compliance Time
Prior to the accumulation of 25,000 landings, or within 50 landings after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later.
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Affected Aircraft
AEROSPATIALE (formerly Sud Aviation/Sud-Service) Caravelle SE 210 Model III and VIR series airplanes, certificated in any category.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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