airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2012-12-26 · Effective 2013-01-30 · 77 FR 75825
Document
Document number
2012-30370
Federal Register citation
77 FR 75825
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus
Publication date
2012-12-26
Effective date
2013-01-30
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2012-0934
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A330-200 and -300 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of a prematurely fractured main landing gear (MLG) bogie beam. This AD requires replacing certain MLG bogie beams before reaching new reduced life limits. We are issuing this AD to prevent fracture of the MLG bogie beam, which, under high speed, could ultimately result in the airplane departing the runway, the bogie beam detaching from the airplane, or collapse of the MLG; and consequent structural damage to the airplane and injury to the occupants.