airworthiness · Rule · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2025-09-02 · Effective 2025-09-17 · 90 FR 42312
Document
Document number
2025-16728
Federal Register citation
90 FR 42312
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus SAS
Publication date
2025-09-02
Effective date
2025-09-17
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2025-2268
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus SAS Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by a determination that a batch of main landing gear (MLG) aft pintle pins did not have nickel plating applied to the inner bore during manufacturing. This AD requires replacing affected parts with serviceable parts and also prohibits the installation of affected parts. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.