Wings — Main Landing Gear Side Stay Attachment — Inspection
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What to do
Operators of affected Airbus A320-214, A320-232, A320-271N, and A321-231 aeroplanes must perform a detailed inspection of the main landing gear side stay attachment outboard lugs before the aircraft exceeds 20,000 flight cycles. If any damage or discrepancies are found during inspection, corrective actions approved by Airbus must be implemented before the next flight. Compliance with the inspection and corrective instructions from Airbus Service Bulletins A320-57-1214 and A320-57-1215 is required.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0167 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection requirements for the main landing gear side stay attachment on Airbus A320-214, A320-232, A320-271N, and A321-231 aeroplanes with specific manufacturer serial numbers. The directive mandates detailed inspections of the left-hand and right-hand main landing gear side stay attachment outboard lugs to detect damage caused by incorrect tooling during production. This AD aims to ensure the structural integrity of the landing gear attachment to the wing.
What changed
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0167 introduces a new inspection requirement for certain Airbus A320 and A321 models to identify and correct damage on the main landing gear side stay attachment outboard lugs. It requires operators to perform detailed inspections before exceeding 20,000 flight cycles and mandates corrective actions if discrepancies are found. This AD does not supersede any previous directives.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals because undetected damage to the main landing gear side stay attachment could compromise the structural integrity of the landing gear, posing safety risks. Operators and maintenance organizations must comply to maintain aircraft airworthiness and avoid potential grounding. Compliance ensures continued safe operation and adherence to regulatory requirements.
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