EASA AD 2025-0158R1
Landing Gear — Main Landing Gear Door Actuators — Inspections
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0158R1 is a regulatory update addressing inspection and replacement requirements for main landing gear door actuators on Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft models. It targets actuators with part number 114122015 and specific serial numbers identified in Airbus Alert Operators Transmission A32N033-24 Revision 02. The directive aims to prevent landing gear extension issues caused by actuator assembly errors.
What Changed
This revision updates the definitions of affected parts to include references to the Airbus Alert Operators Transmission at any revision and corrects typographical errors. It retains previous inspection and replacement requirements while expanding applicability to include the Airbus A321-271NY model. The directive also consolidates requirements from earlier related ADs into a single document.
Why It Matters
This directive is critical for operators and maintenance organizations to ensure the safe operation of affected Airbus aircraft by preventing landing gear door actuator failures that could lead to landing gear extension problems. Compliance reduces the risk of aircraft damage and operational disruptions. It also clarifies inspection intervals and replacement timelines to maintain airworthiness.
What To Do
Operators must perform repetitive inspections of affected main landing gear door actuators within specified intervals starting no later than 8 days or 5 flight cycles after the last inspection or before the next flight after 4 August 2025. Any discrepancies require immediate replacement of the affected part with a serviceable one. Complete replacement of affected parts must occur within 12 months for part 1 actuators and within 18 months for part 2 actuators. Installation of affected parts on any aircraft is prohibited from 4 August 2025 onward.