AD NUMBER: 2004-07-02
MANUFACTURER: Airbus
SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2004-07-02
SUMMARY: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness
directive (AD) that is applicable to all Airbus Model A318, A319,
A320, and A321 series airplanes. This action requires a one-time
general visual inspection to determine the part number and serial
number of both main landing gear (MLG) sliding tubes, and related
investigative and corrective actions if necessary. This action is
necessary to detect and correct cracking in a MLG sliding tube,
which could result in failure of the sliding tube, loss of one
axle, and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane. This
action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.