airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2017-07-05 · Effective 2017-08-09 · 82 FR 30958
Document
Document number
2017-13763
Federal Register citation
82 FR 30958
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus
Publication date
2017-07-05
Effective date
2017-08-09
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2016-0461
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report that a main landing gear (MLG) door could not be closed due to rupture of the actuator fitting. This AD requires repetitive inspections for cracking of the MLG door actuator fitting and its components, and corrective actions if necessary. This AD also requires eventual replacement of all affected MLG door actuator fittings with new monoblock fittings, which would terminate the repetitive inspections. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.