airworthiness · Rule · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2020-07-23 · Effective 2020-08-07 · 85 FR 44464
Document
Document number
2020-15816
Federal Register citation
85 FR 44464
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus SAS
Publication date
2020-07-23
Effective date
2020-08-07
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2020-0578
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus SAS Model A318 series airplanes, Model A319 series airplanes, Model A320 series airplanes, and Model A321 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of main landing gear (MLG) torque link apex pin rupture in service. This AD requires replacement of certain MLG torque link apex pins and, for certain other pins, a one-time magnetic particle inspection (MPI) for cracking, and replacement if necessary, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2020- 0130, which is incorporated by reference. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.