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