Landing Gear – Main Landing Gear Door Actuators – Inspections
Superseded. Comply with 2025-0158R1, which replaces this document.
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What to do
Operators of affected Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft must perform inspections within 15 days of 22 November 2024 and continue at intervals not exceeding 8 days or 5 flight cycles. Any discrepancies found require immediate replacement of the affected actuator before the next flight. Complete replacement of all affected parts must be done within 12 months of the effective date. Installation of affected parts is prohibited from the effective date onward.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0216 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It addresses issues with certain main landing gear door actuators, specifically those with Part Number 114122015 and listed serial numbers, which may cause jamming or inability to open the landing gear doors during maintenance. The directive mandates inspections and corrective actions to ensure safe operation of the landing gear.
What changed
This new directive introduces mandatory repetitive inspections of the affected main landing gear door actuators and requires replacement of any defective parts with serviceable ones. It also prohibits installation of affected parts on any aircraft from the effective date. The directive provides specific compliance intervals and defines groups of aircraft based on the installation status of the affected parts.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals because failure to detect and correct the actuator issue could prevent landing gear extension, potentially causing damage to the aircraft and compromising safety. Operators and maintenance organizations must comply to maintain airworthiness and avoid operational disruptions. Compliance ensures continued safe operation of Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 fleets.
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