airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2013-04-18 · Effective 2013-05-23 · 78 FR 23105
Document
Document number
2013-08741
Federal Register citation
78 FR 23105
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus
Publication date
2013-04-18
Effective date
2013-05-23
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2012-0810
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A330-200, A330-300, A340-200 and A340-300 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report that revealed the wheel axles of the main landing gear (MLG) were machined with a radius as small as 0.4 millimeters. This AD requires replacing the wheel axle of the MLG with a serviceable part. We are issuing this AD to prevent fatigue of the wheel axle of the MLG, which could adversely affect the structural integrity of the airplane.