airworthiness · Rule · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2015-02-09 · Effective 2015-02-24 · 80 FR 6897
Document
Document number
2015-02407
Federal Register citation
80 FR 6897
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus
Publication date
2015-02-09
Effective date
2015-02-24
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2015-0087
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A319-115, A319-133, A320-214, A320-232, and A320-233 airplanes. This AD requires repetitive detailed inspections of the outboard main landing gear (MLG) support rib lower flange fasteners for discrepancies, and corrective actions if necessary. This AD was prompted by reports of failure of certain fasteners on the MLG support rib lower flange. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct discrepancies of the fasteners at the outboard MLG support rib lower flange, which could result in an airplane not meeting its maximum loads expected in service. This condition could result in structural failure.