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AD 2014-23-08 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

2014-12-31
2014-11-26
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Models named: A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -223F, -243, -243F, -301, -302, -303. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

Applicability*9

This AD applies to Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -223F, -243, -243F, -301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes; and Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 airplanes; certificated in any category; all manufacturer serial numbers.

Compliance

Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done.

Required actions

This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 2012-06-19, Amendment 39-17000 (77 FR 22188, April 13, 2012), with revised service information. For Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -243, -301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes; and Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 airplanes; if fitted with the NLG identified in table 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: Within 900 flight hours after April 30, 2012 (the effective date of AD 2012-06-19), 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 this paragraph in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service information specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD. (1) For Model A330 airplanes: Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-32-3233, dated October 22, 2009; or Airbus Service Bulletin A330-32-3233, Revision 02, including Appendix 01, dated January 27, 2014. (2) For Model A340 airplanes: Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-32-4275, dated October 22, 2009; or Airbus Service Bulletin A340-32-4275, Revision 01, including Appendix 01, dated July 5, 2013. Table 1 to Paragraph ( g ) of This AD—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

Unsafe condition

This AD was prompted by reports of a cracked nose landing gear (NLG) main fitting and sliding tube during NLG overhaul. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracks, defects, or damage of the main fitting or sliding tube, which could result in consequent NLG collapse.

Affected ADs

This AD replaces AD 2012-06-19, Amendment 39-17000 (77 FR 22188, April 13, 2012).

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