Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-12385 · Airbus Model A330 and A340 Series Airplanes
Airbus Model A330 and A340 Series Airplanes
All Model A330 and A340 series airplanes, certificated in any category.
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to all Airbus Model A330 and A340 series airplanes. This action requires a one-time inspection to detect cracking of the bogie beams of the main landing gear (MLG), and follow-on actions, if necessary. This action is necessary to detect and correct cracking of the MLG bogie beams, which could result in failure of the beams and consequent loss of the landing gear wheels and brakes, and structural damage to the MLG strut and airframe. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.
