AD 90-16-01
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
Malfunction of the main landing gear in the free fall mode due to defective uplock control bellcrank support bearings, Part Number 8116-16.
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Required Actions
Inspect both main landing gears for defective bearings (P/N 8116-16) within 100 landings after November 27, 1989. Replace defective bearings prior to further flight. Replace bearings with new sealed bearings (P/N 8106-16) within 30 months or 15 months after this AD's effective date, depending on prior replacement under paragraph A.
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Compliance Time
Within 100 landings after November 27, 1989 (for inspection) and within 30 or 15 months after August 31, 1990 (for replacement depending on prior action).
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A300 series airplanes, serial numbers up to and including 253, certificated in any category.
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