Landing Gear — Main and Centre Landing Gear Bogie Pivot Pins — Inspection / Replacement
- Published
- Effective
- Deadline
- Replaces
- 2012-0053R1
- Replaces
- 2022-0025R1
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What to do
Operators of affected Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes must perform detailed visual inspections of main and centre landing gear bogie pivot pins and bushes within specified intervals, starting before the affected part exceeds 26 months since 13 April 2012 or its first flight, with subsequent inspections every 26 months. If defects are found, non-destructive testing and corrective actions must be completed before further flight. Installation of affected parts is restricted to serviceable parts meeting defined criteria, and embodiment of approved modification service bulletins can terminate repetitive inspections.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0025R2 is an updated regulatory requirement addressing inspection and replacement of main and centre landing gear bogie pivot pins on Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes. It applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of specified A330 and A340 models and mandates detailed visual inspections and corrective actions to detect and mitigate cracking and corrosion issues in the bogie pivot pins and bushes. The directive also defines serviceable parts, inspection procedures, and modification options to ensure continued airworthiness.
What changed
This revision clarifies compliance times by including references to previously expired grace periods to prevent unnecessary grounding of aircraft. It also addresses requests for clarification received since the prior revision and refines inspection requirements at the affected part level rather than the aeroplane level. Additionally, it updates installation rules for affected parts and confirms that certain modifications constitute terminating actions for repetitive inspections.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for operators and maintenance organizations to prevent potential landing gear collapse caused by undetected cracks or corrosion in bogie pivot pins, which could lead to aircraft damage or occupant injury. Compliance ensures the structural integrity of the landing gear and avoids operational disruptions. Understanding the inspection intervals, corrective actions, and modification options helps maintenance teams plan and execute required tasks efficiently and maintain regulatory compliance.
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