Wings – Main Landing Gear Attachment / Rib 5 Forward Lug – Inspection(s)
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What to do
Operators of affected Airbus A300-600, A310, and A300 F4-608ST aeroplanes must perform detailed visual inspections of the MLG Rib 5 forward lug within specified compliance times and at defined intervals thereafter. Any discrepancies found must be reported to Airbus and corrected before further flight according to approved instructions. Additionally, certain modifications can terminate the inspection requirements. Inspection results must be reported within 30 days if no findings are detected.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0209 mandates inspections of the main landing gear (MLG) Rib 5 forward lug on Airbus A300-600, A310, and A300 F4-608ST aeroplanes. The directive addresses corrosion and cracking issues found in the MLG Rib 5 forward lug bore, which could compromise the structural integrity of the landing gear attachment. It requires repetitive detailed visual inspections and corrective actions as necessary to ensure continued airworthiness.
What changed
This new airworthiness directive introduces mandatory repetitive detailed visual inspections of the MLG Rib 5 forward lug on specified Airbus models, along with reporting requirements and corrective actions if discrepancies are found. It also defines groups of aeroplanes based on repair and modification status and specifies terminating actions involving modification of the aft bearing forward lug. The directive does not supersede any previous ADs.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams because it addresses a potential safety risk due to corrosion-induced cracking in a key landing gear component. Failure to detect and correct this condition could lead to structural failure of the landing gear attachment, posing significant safety hazards. Compliance ensures continued airworthiness and operational safety of affected Airbus aircraft.
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