AD 98-04-44
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A340-211 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A340 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A340-212 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A340 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A340-213 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A340 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A340-311 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A340 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A340-312 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A340 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A340-313 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A340 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Detachment of the center main landing gear (MLG) door during flight due to hinge pin failure caused by incorrect orientation of the pin.
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Required Actions
Replace groove pins on the center MLG doors with new pins, modify the bolt head, install an antirotation plate, and modify hinge pins by installing oversize bolts as specified in Airbus Service Bulletins A340-53-4070 and A340-53-4031.
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Compliance Time
Prior to the accumulation of 8,400 total flight cycles, or within the next 100 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A340-211, A340-212, A340-213, A340-311, A340-312, A340-313 airplanes listed in Airbus Service Bulletins A340-53-4070 and A340-53-4031, certificated in any category.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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