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AD 2012-07-02 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
Models named: A340-541, -642. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.
Applicability*9
This AD applies to Airbus Model A340-541 and -642 airplanes, certificated in any category, all manufacturer serial numbers.
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
Before the accumulation of 4,500 total flight cycles or within 50 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later: Do a detailed visual inspection for any cracking of the forward attachment fittings of the forward hinge (#4) of the NLG aft door of the left side and right side doors, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-52-5017, excluding Appendices 1 and 2, dated February 17, 2011. (1) If no crack is found: Thereafter repeat the inspection required in paragraph (g) of this AD at intervals not to exceed 500 flight cycles. (2) If any crack is found during any inspection required in paragraph (g) of this AD: Before further flight, replace both the forward and aft fittings with serviceable fittings on the forward hinge (#4) of the affected NLG aft door, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-52-5017, excluding Appendices 1 and 2, dated February 17, 2011.
Unsafe condition
This AD was prompted by reports of cracks on the forward attachment fittings of the left and right sides of the forward hinge of the nose landing gear (NLG) aft door. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracks of the forward attachment fittings and the swan neck, which could lead to the in-flight detachment of the NLG aft door and result in injury to persons on the ground or damage to the airplane.
Affected ADs
None.
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