AD 93-25-13
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A320-111 | Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A320 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A320-211 | Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A320 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A320-212 | Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A320 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A320-214 | Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A320 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A320-231 | Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A320 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A320-232 | Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A320 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A320-233 | Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A320 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue cracking of the forward pintle fitting of the main landing gear (MLG), which could lead to reduced structural integrity of the wing.
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Required Actions
Perform a cold expansion of all attachment holes for the forward pintle fitting of the MLG (except those for taper-lok bolts) and the holes at the actuating cylinder anchorage of the MLG, in accordance with Airbus Industrie Service Bulletin A320-57-1060 dated December 8, 1992.
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Compliance Time
Prior to the accumulation of 12,000 total landings, or within 2,000 landings after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A320 series airplanes with manufacturer's serial numbers (MSN) 002 through 051 inclusive, certificated in any category.
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Federal Register Abstract
Forward Pintle Fitting Of The Main Landing Gear
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AD Final Rules - DRS_93-25-13.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 93-25-13 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 93-NM-130-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A320 Series Airplanes Subject: Forward Pintle Fitting Of The Main Landing Gear Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 02/14/1994 Make: Airbus Model: A320-111 | A320-211 | A320-212 | A320-214 | A320-231 | A320-232 | A320-233 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 93-25-13 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 93-NM-130-AD AMENDMENT: 39-8777 AD NUMBER: 93-25-13 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A320 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective on February 14, 1994. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 93-25-13 AIRBUS INDUSTRIE: Amendment 39-8777. Docket 93-NM-130-AD. Applicability: Model A320 series airplanes, manufacturer's serial numbers (MSN) 002 through 051 inclusive; certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. To prevent fatigue cracking, which could lead to reduced structural integrity of the wing, accomplish the following: (a) Prior to the accumulation of 12,000 total landings, or within 2,000 landings after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, accomplish the requirements of paragraphs (a)(1) and (a)(2) of this AD in accordance with Airbus Industrie Service Bulletin A320-57-1060, dated December 8, 1992. (1) Perform a cold expansion of all the attachment holes for the forward pintle fitting of the MLG, except for the holes that are for taper-lok bolts. (2) Perform a cold expansion of the holes at the actuating cylinder anchorage of the MLG. (b) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used if approved by the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate. Operators shall submit their requests through an appropriate FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113. NOTE: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be obtained from the Standardization Branch, ANM-113. (c) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate the airplane to a location where the requirements of this AD can be accomplished. (d) The cold expansion shall be done in accordance with Airbus Industrie Service Bulletin A320-57-1060, dated December 8, 1992. This incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Part 51. Copies may be obtained from Airbus Industrie, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac, Cedex France. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC. (e) This amendment becomes effective on February 14, 1994. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_93-25-13.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 93-25-13 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 93-NM-130-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A320 Series Airplanes Subject: Forward Pintle Fitting Of The Main Landing Gear Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 02/14/1994 Make: Airbus Model: A320-111 | A320-211 | A320-212 | A320-214 | A320-231 | A320-232 | A320-233 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 93-25-13 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 93-NM-130-AD AMENDMENT: 39-8777 AD NUMBER: 93-25-13 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A320 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective on February 14, 1994. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 93-25-13 AIRBUS INDUSTRIE: Amendment 39-8777. Docket 93-NM-130-AD. Applicability: Model A320 series airplanes, manufacturer's serial numbers (MSN) 002 through 051 inclusive; certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. To prevent fatigue cracking, which could lead to reduced structural integrity of the wing, accomplish the following: (a) Prior to the accumulation of 12,000 total landings, or within 2,000 landings after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, accomplish the requirements of paragraphs (a)(1) and (a)(2) of this AD in accordance with Airbus Industrie Service Bulletin A320-57-1060, dated December 8, 1992. (1) Perform a cold expansion of all the attachment holes for the forward pintle fitting of the MLG, except for the holes that are for taper-lok bolts. (2) Perform a cold expansion of the holes at the actuating cylinder anchorage of the MLG. (b) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used if approved by the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate. Operators shall submit their requests through an appropriate FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113. NOTE: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be obtained from the Standardization Branch, ANM-113. (c) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate the airplane to a location where the requirements of this AD can be accomplished. (d) The cold expansion shall be done in accordance with Airbus Industrie Service Bulletin A320-57-1060, dated December 8, 1992. This incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Part 51. Copies may be obtained from Airbus Industrie, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac, Cedex France. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC. (e) This amendment becomes effective on February 14, 1994. FOOTER:
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