Summary
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus SAS Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by a determination that a batch of main landing gear (MLG) aft pintle pins did not have nickel plating applied to the inner bore during manufacturing. This AD requires replacing affected parts with serviceable parts and also prohibits the installation of affected parts. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Directive Details
AD Number
FAA-2025-2268
Document Number
2025-16728
Type
Rule
Publication Date
September 2, 2025
Effective Date
September 17, 2025
Comments Close
October 17, 2025
Affected Manufacturer
Airbus SAS
Criticality
routine
Emergency
No
Docket ID
Docket No. FAA-2025-2268
Topics
Official Documents
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