AD 95-17-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A310-203 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A310-221 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A310-222 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A310-304 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A310-322 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A310-324 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A310-325 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Loose self-locking nuts and damaged cotter pins on the actuating cylinder to drag strut attachment of the main landing gear could lead to undampened free fall of the MLG, inability to retract the MLG, and damage to other airplane systems.
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Required Actions
Inspect for loose self-locking nuts and damaged cotter pins on the MLG actuating cylinder/drag strut attachment. Replace loose nuts with new washers and nuts, torque tighten, and replace damaged cotter pins with new ones. Submit inspection reports. Optional modification per Service Bulletin 470-32-760 terminates repetitive inspections.
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Compliance Time
Effective September 21, 1995
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A310 series airplanes including A310-203, A310-221, A310-222, A310-304, A310-322, A310-324, A310-325.
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