Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-14228 · Airbus Model A320-111 Airplanes and Model A320-200 Series Airplanes
Airbus Model A320-111 Airplanes and Model A320-200 Series Airplanes
This AD applies to Airbus Model A320-111 airplanes, and Model A320-211, -212, -214, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes; certificated in any category; with serial numbers 2275 through 2440 inclusive, 2442 through 2446 inclusive, 2448, 2450, 2452, 2454, 2456 through 2458 inclusive, 2460 through 2474 inclusive, 2476 through 2478 inclusive, 2480 through 2483 inclusive, 2485, and 2486.
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A320-111 airplanes and Model A320-200 series airplanes. This AD requires doing a one-time general visual inspection of the axle nut on each main landing gear (MLG) wheel for the presence of locking bolts and associated hardware; doing any related investigative and corrective actions as applicable; and submitting an inspection report to the manufacturer. This AD results from a report that an axle nut had separated from an axle on a main landing gear (MLG) wheel, due to missing locking bolts. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct missing locking bolts on the axle nuts of the MLG wheels. Absence of the locking bolts could result in separation of a wheel(s) from the axle and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane during takeoff and landing, and possible injury to people on the ground.
You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions have already been done.
Within 500 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, do a one-time general visual inspection of the axle nut of each MLG wheel for the presence of locking bolts and associated hardware (nuts, washers, and pins), and any applicable related investigative and corrective actions, in accordance with the Description section of Airbus All Operators Telex (AOT) A320-32A1303, dated July 4, 2005. Do any related investigative or corrective action before further flight.
Note 1: For the purposes of this AD, a general visual inspection is: “A visual examination of an interior or exterior area, installation, or assembly to detect obvious damage, failure, or irregularity. This level of inspection is made from within touching distance unless otherwise specified. A mirror may be necessary to ensure visual access to all surfaces in the inspection area. This level of inspection is made under normally available lighting conditions such as daylight, hangar lighting, flashlight, or droplight and may require removal or opening of access panels or doors. Stands, ladders, or platforms may be required to gain proximity to the area being checked.”
Submit a report of the findings (both positive and negative) of the inspection(s) required by paragraph (f) of this AD to the manufacturer, in accordance with the Reporting/Acknowledgement section of Airbus AOT A320-32A1303, dated July 4, 2005, at the applicable time specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD. The report must include the inspection results, a description of any discrepancies found, the airplane serial number, and the number of landings and flight hours on the airplane. Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the information collection requirements contained in this AD and has assigned OMB Control Number 2120-0056.
(1) If the inspection was done after the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the inspection.
(2) If the inspection was accomplished prior to the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the effective date of this AD.
The aircraft, engines and makers this AD names, by the model designations in its text. A model listed here may still be outside the AD's serial ranges.
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