EASA AD 2019-0151-E
Landing Gear — Main Landing Gear Sliding Tubes — Inspection
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0151-E is an emergency directive addressing inspection requirements for the main landing gear sliding tubes on Airbus A319 and A320 aeroplanes with specific manufacturer serial numbers. It mandates repetitive magnetic particle inspections and one-time detailed inspections of affected sliding tubes with part number 201371304 to detect cracks or defects. The directive aims to prevent potential landing gear axle fractures that could lead to landing gear collapse and possible injury.