Wings – Main Landing Gear Support Rib 5 – Inspection
Superseded. Comply with 2024-0145, which replaces this document.
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What to do
Operators of affected Airbus A300, A300-600, and A300-600ST aircraft must perform a one-time detailed inspection of the main landing gear support Rib 5 within 400 flight cycles or 4 months from 31 August 2021, whichever occurs first. If no cracks are found, a fluorescent penetrant inspection must be done before the next flight. If cracks are detected, corrective actions must be taken before further flight, following Airbus instructions.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0190 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A300, A300-600, and A300-600ST aeroplanes. It addresses the detection of cracks in the main landing gear support Rib 5 lower flange area on both right and left sides of the aircraft. The directive mandates inspections to ensure the structural integrity of these aircraft models.
What changed
This directive introduces a one-time detailed inspection and, if no cracks are found, a fluorescent penetrant inspection around fastener holes in the affected area of the main landing gear support Rib 5. If cracks are detected, corrective actions must be taken according to Airbus-approved instructions. It is a new regulation aimed at preventing structural integrity issues caused by undetected cracks.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals because it ensures the continued airworthiness and safety of Airbus A300 series aircraft by addressing a potential structural weakness. Operators and maintenance organizations must comply to prevent possible in-flight structural failures. Compliance helps maintain regulatory adherence and avoids operational disruptions due to unaddressed damage.
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