AD 96-16-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A320-211 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320-200 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A320-212 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320-200 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A320-214 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320-200 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A320-231 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320-200 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A320-232 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320-200 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A320-233 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320-200 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Internal damage to the shock absorber sub-assembly due to loose screws in the upper bearing dowels could result in overextension of the shock absorber and failure of the torque link, leading to inability of the MLG to retract and subsequent collapse of the MLG.
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Required Actions
Modify the shock absorber assembly of the main landing gear (MLG) in accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-1144. Compliance must be accomplished prior to the accumulation of 6,000 total landings since the shock absorber was removed, built, or overhauled, or within 6 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later.
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Compliance Time
Prior to the accumulation of 6,000 total landings since the shock absorber of the main landing gear (MLG) was removed, built, or overhauled; or within 6 months after the effective date of this AD; whichever occurs later
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A320-200 series airplanes on which Airbus Modification 24594 (reference Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-1144) has not been installed, certificated in any category.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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