Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-17048 · Landing gear
Airbus Airplanes
This AD applies to Airbus Model A330-223F, -243F, -201, -202, -203, -223, -243, -301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes; and Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 airplanes; certificated in any category; all manufacturer serial numbers, except airplanes on which Airbus modification 200616 has been embodied in production.
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A330-200 freighter series airplanes; Model A330-200 and - 300 series airplanes; and Model A340-200 and -300 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of corrosion found on the main fitting of the nose landing gear (NLG) leg in the vicinity of the dowel pin bushes retaining the lower steering flange. This AD requires modifying the NLG main fitting by adding primer paint to the cadmium around the dowel bush holes. We are issuing this AD to prevent NLG main fitting rupture, which could result in an NLG collapse.
You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions have already been done
At the later of the times specified in paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), or (g)(3) of this AD, as applicable: Modify the NLG main fitting by adding primer paint to the cadmium around the dowel bush holes, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-32-3241, Revision 01, including Appendix 01, dated October 6, 2011 (for Model A330-200 and -300 airplanes, and Model A330-200 freighter series airplanes); or Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-32-4282, Revision 01, including Appendix 01, dated October 6, 2011 (for Model A340-200 and -300 airplanes).
(1) Within 60 months since first flight of the NLG on any airplane.
(2) Within 60 months since first flight of the NLG on any airplane after the most recent overhaul of the NLG.
(3) Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD.
