airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2019-11-12 · Effective 2019-12-17 · 84 FR 60906
Document
Document number
2019-24492
Federal Register citation
84 FR 60906
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus SAS
Publication date
2019-11-12
Effective date
2019-12-17
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2018-0807
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus SAS 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 certain radius and a determination that the life limit for the affected wheel axles of the MLG must be reduced. This AD requires an inspection to determine the part number and serial number of each MLG wheel axle and replacement of affected parts prior to exceeding the reduced life limits. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.