Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-14316 · Airbus Model A330-301, -321, -322, -341, and -342 Airplanes; and Model A340-200 and A340-300 Series Airplanes
Airbus Model A330-301, -321, -322, -341, and -342 Airplanes; and Model A340-200 and A340-300 Series Airplanes
This AD applies to Airbus Model A330-301, -321, -322, -341, and -342 airplanes; Model A340-211, -212, and -213 airplanes; and Model A340-311, -312, and -313 airplanes; certificated in any category; as identified in Airbus Service Bulletin A330-32-3167, dated August 12, 2003; and Airbus Service Bulletin A340-32-4206, dated August 12, 2003; as applicable.
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A330-301, -321, -322, -341, and -342 airplanes; and Model A340-200 and A340-300 series airplanes. This AD requires installing lockplates on the main landing gear (MLG) and center landing gear (CLG) wheel assemblies, as applicable, to keep the tie bolts in position in the wheel assembly in the event of a tie bolt failure. This AD results from reports of tie bolts that were broken or missing from the MLG wheel assembly; in some cases the wheels have ruptured and caused damage to other equipment in the adjacent area. We are issuing this AD to prevent damage to the wheel assembly and equipment in the area adjacent to the MLG and CLG, which could result in a decrease in braking function and possible runway over-run.
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 12 months after the effective date of this AD, modify the MLG and CLG, as applicable, by installing lockplates on the wheel assembly. Do all actions in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-32-3167, dated August 12, 2003; or A340-32-4206, dated August, 12, 2003; as applicable.
Note 1: The service bulletins referenced in paragraph (f) of this AD refer to Goodrich-Messier Service Bulletin 3-1509-32-5, dated August 12, 2003; as an additional source of service information for installing the lockplates.
