Doors — Auxiliary Wing Landing Gear Doors — Inspection
- Published
- Effective
- Deadline
- Replaces
- 2018-0118R1
- Replaces
- 2020-0012
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What to do
Operators of Airbus A380 aircraft with affected auxiliary wing landing gear doors must perform special detailed and detailed inspections before exceeding specified flight cycle thresholds and at defined intervals thereafter. Any detected cracks require immediate removal and repair of the affected parts before further flight. Inspection results must be reported to Airbus within 30 days. Modification of the aircraft or replacement with non-affected parts terminates the inspection requirements. Installation of affected parts is restricted based on aircraft modification status and part group classification.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0012R1 is an update addressing inspection requirements for the auxiliary wing landing gear doors on Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aircraft. It mandates repetitive inspections of the right-hand and left-hand inboard hinge fittings of affected wing landing gear doors to detect cracks and prevent structural failure. The directive applies to specific serial numbers of these parts and includes instructions for corrective actions and parts installation restrictions.
What changed
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0012R1 revises the previous AD 2020-0012 by correcting a missing reference in the compliance paragraphs and expanding the list of affected auxiliary wing landing gear door serial numbers. It retains all prior inspection and corrective action requirements while clarifying installation rules and compliance times based on part usage rather than aircraft time.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for maintaining the structural integrity of the Airbus A380 auxiliary wing landing gear doors, preventing potential in-flight loss of these parts which could cause injury on the ground. Operators and maintenance organizations must adhere to the inspection intervals and repair requirements to ensure continued airworthiness and regulatory compliance. The AD also impacts parts management by restricting installation of certain affected parts on modified aircraft.
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