Airworthiness directives › 2012-06-19
AD 2012-06-19 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
Models named: A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -243, -301, -302, -303, -321, -322. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.
Applicability*9
This AD applies to the airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD, certificated in any category, all serial numbers, if fitted with the nose landing gear (NLG) identified in table 1 of this AD. (1) Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -243, -301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes. (2) Airbus Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 airplanes. Table 1—Applicable NLG and Serial Numbers Part No. Serial No. D23285200 B2 D23285101-7 B58 D23285101-10 B75 D23581100-1 B124 D23581100-1 B159 D23581100-7 B386 D23581100-7 B398 D23581100-7 B400 D23581100-7 B403
Compliance
You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions have already been done.
Required actions
Within 900 flight hours after the effective date of this AD: Do a detailed inspection of the NLG main fitting and sliding tube for any cracks, defects, and damage of the paint or surface protection, including paint removal and cracking of the surface treatment. Before further flight after doing the detailed inspection of the NLG, remove the labels, paint, surface protection coatings, and cadmium from the NLG main fitting; do a detailed inspection for any damage to the surface that will impair the magnetic particle inspection (MPI); and, if any defects are found, before further flight remove any defects by polishing. Do all actions specified in paragraph (g) of this AD in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-32-3233, dated October 22, 2009 (for Model A330 airplanes); or Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-32-4275, dated October 22, 2009 (for Model A340 airplanes).
Unsafe condition
This AD was prompted by reports of a cracked main fitting and sliding tube during overhaul of NLGs. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracks, defects, or damage of the main fitting and sliding tube of the NLG, which could result in failure of the main fitting or sliding tube, and consequent NLG collapse.
Affected ADs
None.
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