airworthiness · Rule · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2020-10-15 · Effective 2020-10-30 · 85 FR 65200
Document
Document number
2020-22763
Federal Register citation
85 FR 65200
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus SAS
Publication date
2020-10-15
Effective date
2020-10-30
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2020-0908
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 cracks on the main landing gear (MLG) sliding tubes. This AD requires a general visual inspection of the MLG sliding tubes for cracks, and replacement, if necessary, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2020-0193, which is incorporated by reference. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.