EASA AD 2021-0175
Jul 23, 2021[Correction] Landing Gear — Main Landing Gear Sliding Tubes — Inspection
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0175 is a corrective AD addressing inspection requirements for main landing gear sliding tubes on Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft. It mandates repetitive general visual inspections of affected landing gear sliding tubes identified in three batches, with specific part and serial numbers, to detect cracks caused by improper magnetic particle inspections during overhaul. The AD applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the specified Airbus models and includes instructions for corrective actions and terminating actions.
- Airbus A318
- Airbus A319
- Airbus A320
- Airbus A321