FAA Adds More Airbus Models to Gear Inspection List
Published Date: 2/4/2025
Rule
Summary
The FAA is updating safety rules for certain Airbus A300-600 airplanes to keep them flying safely. They’re adding more planes to the list that need special inspections and fixes on the landing gear to prevent problems. Owners should act quickly to avoid costly repairs and keep passengers safe.
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2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Airbus A300-600 Inspection Mandate
If you own or operate Airbus A300-600 series airplanes, this rule continues to require a detailed inspection (DET) of the main landing gear (MLG) support rib 5 lower flange, a fluorescent penetrant inspection (FPI) around the spot facing of certain fastener holes if necessary, and any corrective actions. The AD supersedes AD 2022-11-01 and adds more A300-600 airplanes to the list of affected aircraft, as specified in the incorporated EASA AD.
Landing-Gear Safety Strengthened
The FAA is updating the airworthiness directive for certain Airbus A300-600 airplanes to address an unsafe condition with the main landing gear. The rule aims to prevent landing gear problems by keeping the inspection and corrective-action requirements in AD 2022-11-01 and expanding the list of affected airplanes.
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