# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2017-01-18 · Effective 2017-02-22 · 82 FR 5362
## Document
- **Document number:** 2017-00408
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Airbus
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 82 FR 5362
- **Publication date:** 2017-01-18
- **Effective date:** 2017-02-22
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2015-0831
## Abstract

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A318 and A319 series airplanes, Model A320-211, -212, - 214, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes, and Model A321 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of a rupture of a main landing gear (MLG) sliding tube axle. This AD requires identification of the part number and serial number of the MLG sliding tubes; inspection of affected chromium plates and sliding tube axles for damage; and replacement of the sliding tube if necessary. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/01/18/2017-00408/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes)
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