FAA Targets Airbus A300 Gear Cracks: Proposed Checks to Ensure Safe Landings
Published Date: 3/12/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
The FAA wants certain Airbus A300 planes to get a special check for cracks in the main landing gear because some fixes were done wrong. If cracks are found, repairs must be made to keep flights safe. This rule affects specific Airbus models and aims to prevent landing gear problems without causing big delays or costs.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Mandatory landing-gear inspections for A300s
If you operate or maintain certain Airbus A300 airplanes (models A300 B4-2C, A300 B4-203, A300 B4-603, A300 B4-605R, A300 B4-622, A300 B4-622R, and A300 F4-605R), the FAA proposes a required special detailed (geometrical) inspection of the main landing gear (MLG) rib 5 lower flange holes on the left-hand and right-hand wings. If cracks are found during that inspection, repairs required by the referenced EASA airworthiness directive must be done to address the unsafe condition.
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