Landing Gear – Main and Center Landing Gear Bogie Pivot Pins – Inspection / Modification
Superseded. Comply with 2022-0025R2, which replaces this document.
- Published
- Effective
- Deadline
- Replaces
- 2012-0053
- Replaces
- 2011-0040
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What to do
Operators must perform detailed visual inspections of the main and center landing gear bogie pivot pins and bushes within specified initial thresholds and every 26 months thereafter, following Airbus service bulletins. If damage or degradation is found, corrective actions including non-destructive testing and repairs must be completed before further flight. Alternatively, operators may install the Airbus modifications 207165 or 207649 to terminate repetitive inspections.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2012-0053R1 is a regulatory document addressing inspection and modification requirements for the main and center landing gear bogie pivot pins on Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes. It applies to multiple A330 and A340 variants except those modified with specific Airbus modifications 207165 or 207649. The directive mandates repetitive inspections to detect cracks or degradation in bogie pivot pins and bushes to prevent potential landing gear collapse.
What changed
This revision reduces the applicability by excluding aeroplanes equipped with new bogie pivot pins introduced by Airbus modifications 207165 and 207649, which are not subject to repetitive inspections. It also removes the previous reporting requirements and introduces these modifications as optional terminating actions for the inspection requirements. Editorial updates were made to align with current AD writing standards without changing technical content.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals to ensure the structural integrity of the landing gear on affected Airbus A330 and A340 models. Detecting and correcting cracks or corrosion in bogie pivot pins prevents potential landing gear collapse, which could cause serious damage or injury. Compliance ensures continued airworthiness and operational safety, reducing the risk of in-service failures.
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