Airbus Model A300 Series Airplanes and Model A300-600 Series Airplanes: FAA Revises Airworthiness Directive

Summary

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is revising an earlier proposal to require the return of affected sliding rods to the manufacturer for Airbus Model A300 airplanes, in order to prevent failure of the sliding rod of the main landing gear retraction actuator, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the gear.