Landing Gear – Body Landing Gear Rear Axle – Replacement
Superseded. Comply with 2023-0031, which replaces this document.
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What to do
Operators of Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes must identify if affected parts are installed and replace each affected body landing gear rear axle with a serviceable part within 3 to 6 months from the effective date of 2022-05-05, depending on serial numbers. Installation of affected parts is prohibited from the effective date. Compliance with Airbus Alert Operators Transmission A32R026-22 is required.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0075 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It addresses the replacement of right-hand and left-hand body landing gear rear axles that have been identified as affected due to corrosion and potential failure. The directive mandates inspection and replacement of these parts to ensure continued airworthiness.
What changed
This directive introduces a mandatory requirement to remove affected body landing gear rear axles from service for in-shop inspection and replacement with serviceable parts. It prohibits the installation of affected parts on any Airbus A380 aeroplane and establishes compliance deadlines for operators to replace these parts. The directive is considered interim, with further actions possible.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals because failure to detect and correct corrosion-related damage in the body landing gear rear axles could lead to axle failure and detachment of the wheel assembly during take-off, posing safety risks to the aircraft and occupants. Operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams must ensure timely inspections and replacements to maintain aircraft safety and regulatory compliance.
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