airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2013-01-02 · Effective 2013-02-06 · 78 FR 15
Document
Document number
2012-31004
Federal Register citation
78 FR 15
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus
Publication date
2013-01-02
Effective date
2013-02-06
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2012-0999
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A330-200 Freighter series airplanes, Model A330-200 series airplanes, Model A330-300 series airplanes, Model A340-200 series airplanes, and Model A340-300 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of an in-flight turn back after the nose landing gear (NLG) did not retract after take-off. This AD requires repetitive overhaul of the NLG retraction actuator. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the retraction actuator, which could cause collapse of the NLG after touchdown and possible injury to flightcrew and passengers.