airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2023-02-01 · Effective 2023-03-08 · 88 FR 6615
Document
Document number
2023-02010
Federal Register citation
88 FR 6615
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus SAS
Publication date
2023-02-01
Effective date
2023-03-08
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2022-1295
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus SAS Model A318 series airplanes; Model A319-111, -112, -113, - 114, -115, -131, -132, and -133 airplanes; Model A320-211, -212, -214, -216, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes; and Model A321-111, -112, -131, - 211, -212, -213, -231, and -232 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of a nose landing gear (NLG) sliding tube rupture that led to a NLG collapse. This AD requires inspection of certain NLG and main landing gear (MLG) sliding tubes and applicable corrective actions and eventual replacement of all affected parts, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference (IBR). This AD also prohibits the installation of affected parts under certain conditions. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.