AD 99-19-31

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A340 Series Airplanes

AD Number
99-19-31
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
99-NM-175-AD
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
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

Cracking of the right inboard attachment lug of the main fitting of the center landing gear (CLG), which could result in failure of the CLG.

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Required Actions

Perform a detailed visual inspection to detect cracking of the right inboard attachment lug of the CLG prior to accumulating 150 flight cycles or within 7 days after the effective date, whichever is later. Replace with a new or serviceable CLG if cracking is found. Optional replacement with an improved CLG per Service Bulletin A340-32-4097 terminates inspections.

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Compliance Time

Prior to accumulating 150 flight cycles on the CLG or within 7 days 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 series airplanes, except those with Modification 45302 accomplished.

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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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