# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-200 and -300 Series Airplanes; and Model A340-200 and -300 Series Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2005-09-29 · Effective 2005-10-14 · 70 FR 56818
## Document
- **Document number:** 05-19228
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Airbus Model A330-200 and -300 Series
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule; request for comments.
- **Citation:** 70 FR 56818
- **Publication date:** 2005-09-29
- **Effective date:** 2005-10-14
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2005-22540
## Abstract

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus transport category airplanes, identified above. This AD requires an inspection to determine if a certain lower pin (p-pin) of the retraction actuator of the main landing gear (MLG) is installed. If the affected p-pin is installed, this AD requires a one-time inspection of the p-pin for correct grease hole position and cracking; repetitive daily inspections for pin migration; and eventual replacement of all p- pins with new p-pins. For any p-pin that is cracked or shows pin migration, this AD requires immediate replacement with a new p-pin. Replacing the p-pin with one that is correctly manufactured (i.e., that has the correct grease hole position) is terminating action for the repetitive inspections. This AD results from a report that a cracked p- pin was found when the MLG was removed for overhaul. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the p-pin, which could result in degradation of the MLG structural integrity and possible hazardous landing.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/09/29/05-19228/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a330-200-and--300-series-airplanes-and-model-a340-200-and--300)
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