# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A319, A320, and A321 Series Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2005-05-11 · Effective 2005-06-15 · 70 FR 24699
## Document
- **Document number:** 05-9196
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 70 FR 24699
- **Publication date:** 2005-05-11
- **Effective date:** 2005-06-15
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. 2002-NM-49-AD
## Abstract

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Airbus Model A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. This AD requires repetitive inspections of the left- and right-side main landing gear (MLG) side-stay cuff lugs and down-lock spring attachments for evidence of cracked or fractured side-stay cuff lugs or down-lock spring attachments, and repair if necessary. This AD also provides for optional terminating action for the repetitive inspections. This action is necessary to prevent failure of the MLG side-stay cuff lugs or down-lock spring attachments, which could result in improper down-lock of the MLG during a freefall extension, and possible collapse of the MLG. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/05/11/05-9196/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a319-a320-and-a321-series-airplanes)
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