Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 Series Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2004-03-30 · Effective 2004-04-14 · 69 FR 16475
Document
Document number
04-6775
Federal Register citation
69 FR 16475
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Category
airworthiness
Publication date
2004-03-30
Effective date
2004-04-14
FAA docket
Docket No. 2004-NM-43-AD
Abstract
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to all Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. This action requires a one-time general visual inspection to determine the part number and serial number of both main landing gear (MLG) sliding tubes, and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. This action is necessary to detect and correct cracking in a MLG sliding tube, which could result in failure of the sliding tube, loss of one axle, and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.