AD 97-20-08
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B2-1A | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300, A300-600, and A310 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B2-1C | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300, A300-600, and A310 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B2-203 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300, A300-600, and A310 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B2K-3C | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300, A300-600, and A310 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-103 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300, A300-600, and A310 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-203 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300, A300-600, and A310 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-2C | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300, A300-600, and A310 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-601 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300, A300-600, and A310 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-603 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300, A300-600, and A310 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-605R | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300, A300-600, and A310 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
The bearings in the mechanical control linkage of the nose landing gear (NLG) free-fall mechanism may seize, which could lead to the loss of NLG free-fall extension capability.
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Required Actions
Inspect the bearings in the NLG free-fall mechanism's mechanical control linkage for discrepancies using specified service bulletins. Replace any carbon steel bearings with stainless steel bearings and conduct a test to ensure proper NLG free-fall extension.
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Compliance Time
Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, or prior to further flight if carbon steel bearings are found.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A300, A300-600, and A310 series airplanes, certificated in any category.
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Source: Official FAA Source ↗
Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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