# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330 and A340 Series Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2001-08-23 · Effective 2001-09-07 · 66 FR 44291
## Document
- **Document number:** 01-21105
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Airbus Model A330 and A340 Series
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule; request for comments.
- **Citation:** 66 FR 44291
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2001/08/23/01-21105/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a330-and-a340-series-airplanes)
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