Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2005L01302:body:0:p2
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2005L01302
Segment Type: other
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Character Range: 2834–3904

Amendment becomes effective on 7 July 2005.
Background:  A potential unsafe condition has been identified from an incidence of migration of the MLG radius rod housing from the spherical bearing attachment at the wing root, which could lead to detachment and sudden collapse of the MLG leg.  This has been classified as a Hazardous condition.

             The cause of this migration has been established as incorrect swaging of the bearing sleeve, which cannot be detected with the radius rod actuator installed on the aircraft.

             Original issue of this AD required frequent repetitive inspection of the effected area to detect migration within the radius rod cylinder spherical joint.  Current amendment maintains the inspection requirements and mandates the installation of a modified retention washer to prevent detachment of the MLG radius rod should migration from the spherical bearing occur.

             The original issue of this AD became effective on 13 August 2003.

James Coyne
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority

19 May 2005