Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330 and A340 Series Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2001-08-23 · Effective 2001-09-07 · 66 FR 44291
Document
Document number
01-21105
Federal Register citation
66 FR 44291
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus Model A330 and A340 Series
Publication date
2001-08-23
Effective date
2001-09-07
FAA docket
Docket No. 2001-NM-257-AD
Abstract
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to all Airbus Model A330 and A340 series airplanes. This action requires a one-time inspection to detect cracking of the bogie beams of the main landing gear (MLG), and follow-on actions, if necessary. This action is necessary to detect and correct cracking of the MLG bogie beams, which could result in failure of the beams and consequent loss of the landing gear wheels and brakes, and structural damage to the MLG strut and airframe. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.