# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2015-11-05 · Effective 2015-12-10 · 80 FR 68434
## Document
- **Document number:** 2015-27925
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Airbus
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 80 FR 68434
- **Publication date:** 2015-11-05
- **Effective date:** 2015-12-10
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2015-0244
## Abstract

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A318, A319, and A320 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by a cracked upper cardan in the main landing gear (MLG). This AD requires revising the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to reduce the life limits for the MLG upper cardan for certain installations. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the upper cardan in the MLG, which could result in MLG collapse and subsequent damage to the airplane and injury to occupants.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/11/05/2015-27925/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes)
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