AD 91-06-19
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Sud Aviation | Caravelle SE 210 Model I | Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Caravelle SE 210 Model I, III, and VIR Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Sud Aviation | Caravelle SE 210 Model III | Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Caravelle SE 210 Model I, III, and VIR Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Sud Aviation | Caravelle SE 210 Model VIR | Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Caravelle SE 210 Model I, III, and VIR Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Collapse of the main landing gear (MLG) and consequent structural damage to the airplane.
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Required Actions
Perform an ultrasonic inspection of the front hinge beam upper bearings on each MLG, and if defects are found outside specified limits, remove the damaged MLG and perform additional inspections and adjustments as per service bulletin. Repeat inspections at intervals not exceeding 2,500 landings or 50 landings as specified.
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Compliance Time
Prior to the accumulation of 50 landings after the effective date of this AD, or within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 2,500 landings.
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Affected Aircraft
AEROSPATIALE (formerly Sud-Aviation) Caravelle SE 210 Model I, III, and VIR series airplanes, certificated in any category.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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