EASA AD 2025-0189
Fuselage — Centre Fuselage / Main Landing Gear Door Keel Beam Hinge and Actuator Fittings — Inspection
Summary
Fuselage — Centre Fuselage / Main Landing Gear Door Keel Beam Hinge and Actuator Fittings — Inspection is an airworthiness directive applicable to Airbus S.A.S. aircraft models A318, A319, A320, and A321. This document mandates inspections of the centre fuselage area focusing on the main landing gear door keel beam hinge and actuator fittings to ensure structural integrity and operational safety.
What Changed
This directive introduces mandatory inspection requirements for the main landing gear door keel beam hinge and actuator fittings on the specified Airbus aircraft models. It establishes inspection intervals and criteria to detect potential wear, damage, or failure that could compromise landing gear operation.
Why It Matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals as it helps prevent landing gear malfunctions that could lead to unsafe flight conditions or accidents. Operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams must ensure adherence to these inspections to maintain aircraft airworthiness and avoid regulatory penalties.
What To Do
Operators of Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft must perform the prescribed inspections of the main landing gear door keel beam hinge and actuator fittings within the specified intervals. Maintenance teams should follow the inspection procedures outlined and report findings as required. Compliance deadlines, if any, should be strictly observed to ensure continued airworthiness.