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AD/A330/87 - MLG Wheel Assemblies P/N 3-1509-2

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This Airworthiness Directive requires operators of certain A330 models fitted with Messier‑Goodrich main landing‑gear wheel assemblies P/N 3‑1509‑2 (and not yet modified by Airbus Service Bulletin A330‑32‑3167) to carry out the actions mandated by French DGAC AD F‑2003‑392(B) by 30 June 2008; the AD became effective 5 June 2008. Operators must schedule inspections/repairs per the referenced service bulletin; the regulator enforces compliance and operators pay for the maintenance, parts and operational downtime.

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Airbus Industrie A330 Series Aeroplanes

AD/A330/87	MLG Wheel Assemblies P/N 3-1509-2	6/2008

Applicability:	Model A330 -301, -321, -322, -341, and -342 aircraft, all serial numbers, fitted with Messier-Goodrich main landing gear (MLG) wheel assemblies part number 3-1509-2; and without AIRBUS Service Bulletin A330-32-3167 incorporated in service.
Requirement:	Action in accordance with the requirements of DGAC AD F-2003-392(B).Note: AIRBUS Service Bulletin A330-32-3167 original issue, or later DGAC/EASA approved revision, refers.
Compliance:	Unless already accomplished, before 30 June 2008.
	This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 5 June 2008.
Background:	Operators of A330 aircraft fitted with Messier-Goodrich MLG wheel assemblies part number 3-1509-2 have reported tie bolts (inboard and outboard rim attachment bolts), broken or missing from the MLG wheel assemblies. In some cases, the wheels have ruptured and caused damage to other equipment in the adjacent area.

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David Villiers
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority

21 April 2008

AD/A330/87

MLG Wheel Assemblies P/N 3-1509-2

6/2008

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Airbus Industrie A330 Series Aeroplanes Airbus Industrie A330 Series Aeroplanes

Airbus Industrie A330 Series Aeroplanes

AD/A330/87	MLG Wheel Assemblies P/N 3-1509-2	6/2008

Applicability:	Model A330 -301, -321, -322, -341, and -342 aircraft, all serial numbers, fitted with Messier-Goodrich main landing gear (MLG) wheel assemblies part number 3-1509-2; and without AIRBUS Service Bulletin A330-32-3167 incorporated in service.
Requirement:	Action in accordance with the requirements of DGAC AD F-2003-392(B).Note: AIRBUS Service Bulletin A330-32-3167 original issue, or later DGAC/EASA approved revision, refers.
Compliance:	Unless already accomplished, before 30 June 2008.
	This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 5 June 2008.
Background:	Operators of A330 aircraft fitted with Messier-Goodrich MLG wheel assemblies part number 3-1509-2 have reported tie bolts (inboard and outboard rim attachment bolts), broken or missing from the MLG wheel assemblies. In some cases, the wheels have ruptured and caused damage to other equipment in the adjacent area.

AD/A330/87 - MLG Wheel Assemblies P/N 3-1509-2

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Airbus Industrie A330 Series Aeroplanes

Airbus Industrie A330 Series Aeroplanes

AD/A330/87

AD/A330/87

MLG Wheel Assemblies P/N 3-1509-2

MLG Wheel Assemblies P/N 3-1509-2

6/2008

6/2008

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Airbus Industrie A330 Series Aeroplanes Airbus Industrie A330 Series Aeroplanes

Airbus Industrie A330 Series Aeroplanes

AD/A330/87 AD/A330/87

AD/A330/87

MLG Wheel Assemblies P/N 3-1509-2 MLG Wheel Assemblies P/N 3-1509-2

MLG Wheel Assemblies P/N 3-1509-2

6/2008 6/2008

6/2008