EASA AD 2026-0007: Landing Gear — Component Life Limit — Implementation

What to do

Operators must replace life-limited landing gear components before exceeding the new limits specified in Airbus Service Bulletin A300-32-0471 starting from 28 January 2026. Within 12 months of this date, they must revise their approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme to incorporate these updated life limits. If the AMP was previously updated per AD 2017-0145, operators may comply within the times specified in the service bulletin.

Summary

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0007 is an airworthiness directive affecting Airbus A300 B4-203, A300 B4-2C, A300 C4-203, and A300 F4-203 aeroplanes. It mandates the implementation of updated and more restrictive life limits for landing gear components to ensure continued airworthiness. The directive requires operators to comply with Airbus Service Bulletin A300-32-0471 and revise their Aircraft Maintenance Programme accordingly.

What changed

EASA AD 2026-0007 supersedes the previous AD 2017-0145 and introduces updated life limits for landing gear components based on a re-assessment under the Extended Service Goal High Time Equipment program. It requires replacement of life-limited parts before exceeding new or reduced life limits and incorporation of these limits into the approved maintenance program. The directive partially retains some requirements from the superseded AD while mandating compliance with the new Airbus service bulletin.

Why it matters

This directive is critical for aviation professionals as it ensures the safe operation of Airbus A300 aircraft by enforcing mandatory life limits on landing gear components. Operators and maintenance organizations must update their maintenance programs to prevent unsafe conditions caused by component fatigue or failure. Compliance with these updated limits helps maintain regulatory approval and aircraft airworthiness.

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