Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330 and A340 Series Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2001-08-01 · Effective 2001-09-05 · 66 FR 39632
Document
Document number
01-18468
Federal Register citation
66 FR 39632
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus Model A330 and A340 Series
Publication date
2001-08-01
Effective date
2001-09-05
FAA docket
Docket No. 2000-NM-230-AD
Abstract
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Airbus Model A330 and A340 series airplanes, that requires installation of a retainer device on the attachment pin of the brake torque rod of the main landing gear (MLG). The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent the attachment pin from fully migrating from the brake torque rod and to prevent the collar from detaching from the MLG; these conditions could result in loss of braking on two wheels and the inability to extend the MLG. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.