AD Amdt-39-11458
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300, A310, A300-600 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Malfunction of the free fall control mechanism of the landing gear, which could result in the inability to extend the main landing gear (MLG) in the event of failure of the hydraulic extension system.
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Required Actions
Perform a one-time operational test of the free fall control mechanism within 600 flight hours after August 12, 1998. Perform a functional test of the mechanism within 10 months after August 12, 1998, and repeat the test every 12 months until the modification is completed. Modify the free fall control mechanism in accordance with the specified service bulletin.
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Compliance Time
Within 66 months after August 12, 1998, for the modification of the free fall control mechanism.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A300, A300-600, and A310 series airplanes, certificated in any category, with specific modifications or service bulletins applied as detailed in the AD.
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