Federal Register #20261704

FAA Directive: Inspection and Replacement of Main Landing Gear Door Actuators on Airbus SAS Aircraft

This opportunity concerns a new FAA Airworthiness Directive (AD) for Airbus SAS airplanes, focusing on main landing gear (MLG) door actuators: - Government Buyer: - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation - Office: Aircraft Certification Service - OEMs and Vendors: - Airbus SAS is the primary Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) referenced - Products/Services Requested: - Repetitive inspections and replacement of main landing gear (MLG) door actuators on Airbus SAS Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes - Estimated 1,933 affected actuators (part number: MLG door actuator (affected parts)) - Compliance with European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2025-0158R1 procedures is required - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Addresses safety risks from incorrectly assembled MLG door actuators that could prevent landing gear extension - Expands applicability to additional Airbus models - Prohibits installation of affected parts and mandates use of serviceable replacements - No specific contract duration; actions are ongoing and based on inspection results

Description

The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2024-25-06 which applied to various Airbus SAS airplane models including A318, A319, A320, and A321 series. This AD continues to require repetitive inspections of the main landing gear (MLG) door actuators, mandates replacing affected parts with serviceable parts, and expands the applicability and definition of affected parts. The directive addresses unsafe conditions related to incorrectly assembled MLG door actuators that could prevent landing gear extension, potentially causing significant damage and fire risk. The AD is effective October 1, 2026, and aims to ensure safety by mandating these corrective actions.

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