Landing Gear — Nose Landing Gear Uplock Bracket — Inspection
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What to do
Operators of Dornier 328-100 aeroplanes must perform a one-time detailed inspection of the affected part within 9,000 flight hours or 30 months after 25 July 2024, whichever occurs first. For Dornier 328-300 aeroplanes, the inspection must be done within 3,300 flight hours or 30 months after the same date. If discrepancies are found, additional inspections and part replacements must be completed before the next flight, and inspection results must be reported to Deutsche Aircraft GmbH within 30 days of inspection.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0137 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection of the Nose Landing Gear Uplock Bracket Assembly, part number 001A322D3100002, on Dornier 328-100 and Dornier 328-300 aeroplanes. This directive mandates a one-time detailed inspection to detect cracking in the affected part to prevent uncommanded nose landing gear extension. It applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of these aircraft models.
What changed
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0137 introduces a new mandatory inspection requirement for the Nose Landing Gear Uplock Bracket Assembly on Dornier 328-100 and 328-300 aeroplanes. It requires operators to perform a one-time detailed inspection within specified flight hours or months and to take corrective actions if discrepancies are found. This AD also mandates reporting inspection results to Deutsche Aircraft GmbH and may lead to further AD actions.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals because undetected cracking in the nose landing gear uplock bracket could cause uncommanded gear extension, potentially reducing climb performance and increasing the risk of collision with terrain or obstacles. Operators and maintenance organizations must comply to ensure continued airworthiness and flight safety. Compliance teams need to track inspection deadlines and reporting requirements to meet regulatory obligations.
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