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Ref. Publications:
Airbus D&S ALL DT-86-3001 Revision R dated 20 March 2018.
Airbus D&S ALL DT-06-3009 Revision A dated January 2007.
Airbus D&S AOT-CN235-53-0005 Revision 2 dated 09 July 2020.
The use of later approved revisions of the above-mentioned documents is acceptable for
compliance with the requirements of this AD.
Remarks:
1. If requested and appropriately substantiated, EASA can approve Alternative Methods of
Compliance for this AD.
2. This AD was posted on 12 October 2020 as PAD 20-165 for consultation 09 November 2020.
No comments were received during the consultation period.
3. Enquiries regarding this AD should be referred to the EASA Programming and Continued
Airworthiness Information Section, Certification Directorate. E-mail: ADs@easa.europa.eu.
4. Information about any failures, malfunctions, defects or other occurrences, which may be
similar to the unsafe condition addressed by this AD, and which may occur, or have occurred on
a product, part or appliance not affected by this AD, can be reported to the EU aviation safety
reporting system. This may include reporting on the same or similar components, other than
those covered by the design to which this AD applies, if the same unsafe condition can exist or
may develop on an aircraft with those components installed. Such components may be
installed under an FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA), Supplemental Type Certificate
(STC) or other modification.
5. For any question concerning the technical content of the requirements in this AD, please
contact: Airbus D&S Services / Engineering Support, Fax: +34 91 585 3127,
E-mail: MTA.TechnicalService@airbus.com.
For North American operators, contact alternatively:
E-mail: TechnicalSupport@airbusmilitaryna.com.
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AIRBUS 19.11.2020
Betroffenes Luftfahrtgerät:
Art des Luftfahrtgerätes: Flugzeug
Inhaber der Musterzulassung: AIRBUS S.A.S.
Hersteller: Airbus, vormals Airbus Industrie
Muster: A318, A319, A320
Baureihen: A318-111, A318-112, A318-121, A318-122,
A319-111, A319-112, A319-113, A319-114, A319-115, A319-131, A319-132,
A319-133,
A320-211, A320-212, A320-214, A320-215, A320-216, A320-231, A320-232
und A320-233
Werknummern: Alle
Gerätenummer: 2846, EASA.A.064
Revisionsstand:
Diese LTA ersetzt D-2018-163 vom 06.07.2018
Airworthiness Directive der ausländischen Behörde:
EASA AD 2020-0258 (Correction: 19.11.2020) vom 18.11.2020
Genannte Airworthiness Directives unter dieser Rubrik, die nicht durch die EASA herausgegeben worden sind,
wurden durch die EASA über die Entscheidung Nr. 2019/018/ED übernommen und sind somit ebenfalls Airworthin-
ess Directives der EASA.
Die genannte Airworthiness Directive wird im Luftfahrt-Bundesamt unter der Nummer 2018-163R1 geführt.
Betrifft:
(ATA 32) Landing Gear - Main Landing Gear Sliding Tubes - Inspection
Anmerkungen:
Gemäß der EU Verordnung Nr. 1321/2014, Anhang I, Teil M, Unterabschnitt C, M.A.301 5.i) und M.A.303 dür-
fen Luftfahrzeuge nach dem in der Lufttüchtigkeitsanweisung angegebenen Termin nur in Betrieb genom-
men werden, wenn die angeordneten Maßnahmen ordnungsgemäß durchgeführt worden sind.
Die Europäische Agentur für Flugsicherheit (EASA) hat die oben referenzierte Lufttüchtigkeitsanweisung
EASA AD 2020-0258 (Correction: 19.11.2020) vom 18.11.2020 herausgegeben oder per Entscheidung Nr.
2019/018/ED übernommen.
Gemäß § 14 Abs. 2 der Betriebsordnung für Luftfahrtgerät (LuftBO) sind diese Lufttüchtigkeitsanweisun-
gen direkt in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland gültig und bedürfen keiner Umsetzung durch das Luftfahrt-
Bundesamt.
Mit Hilfe dieser Übersichtsseite veröffentlicht das Luftfahrt-Bundesamt ebenfalls die über § 14 Abs. 2 direkt
gültigen Lufttüchtigkeitsanweisungen der EASA in den Nachrichten für Luftfahrer und im Internet unter
www2.LBA.de/LTAs/. Dieser Service dient reinen Informationszwecken und liegt keinem Verwaltungsver-
fahren zu Grunde. Rechtsmittel sind damit ausgeschlossen.
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Airworthiness Directive
AD No.: 2020-0258
[Correction: 19 November 2020]
Issued: 18 November 2020
Note: This Airworthiness Directive (AD) is issued by EASA, acting in accordance with Regulation
(EU) 2018/1139 on behalf of the European Union, its Member States and of the European third
countries that participate in the activities of EASA under Article 129 of that Regulation.
This AD is issued in accordance with Regulation (EU) 748/2012, Part 21.A.3B. In accordance with Regulation (EU) 1321/2014 Annex I, Part M.A.301, the
continuing airworthiness of an aircraft shall be ensured by accomplishing any applicable ADs. Consequently, no person may operate an aircraft to which
an AD applies, except in accordance with the requirements of that AD, unless otherwise specified by the Agency [Regulation (EU) 1321/2014 Annex I,
Part M.A.303] or agreed with the Authority of the State of Registry [Regulation (EU) 2018/1139, Article 71 exemption].
Design Approval Holder’s Name: Type/Model designation(s):
AIRBUS A318, A319 and A320 aeroplanes
Effective Date: 02 December 2020
TCDS Number(s): EASA.A.064
Foreign AD: Not applicable
Supersedure: This AD supersedes EASA AD 2018-0136 dated 26 June 2018.
ATA 32 – Landing Gear – Main Landing Gear Sliding Tubes – Inspection
Manufacturer(s):
Airbus, formerly Airbus Industrie.
Applicability:
Airbus A318-111, A318-112, A318-121, A318-122, A319-111, A319-112, A319-113, A319-114,
A319-115, A319-131, A319-132, A319-133, A320-211, A320-212, A320-214, A320-215, A320-216,
A320-231, A320-232 and A320-233 aeroplanes, all manufacturer serial numbers.
Definitions:
For the purpose of this AD, the following definitions apply:
The SB: Airbus Service Bulletin (SB) A320-32-1461.
The AOT: Airbus Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) A32N022-20.
Affected parts (first batch): Main landing gear (MLG) sliding tubes, having a part number (P/N) and
serial number (s/n) as listed in Appendix 1 of this AD, that have been last overhauled between 27
October 2003 and 21 September 2009 inclusive.
Affected parts (second batch): MLG sliding tubes, having a P/N and s/n as listed in Appendix 2 of
this AD, except those that have been overhauled after 05 January 2015.
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Groups: Group 1 aeroplanes are those that have an affected part (first batch) installed.
Group 2 aeroplanes are those that have an affected part (second batch) installed.
Group 3 aeroplanes are those that do not have an affected part installed.
Note 1: Depending on aeroplane configuration, an aeroplane can be in Group 1 and Group 2.
Reason:
During a walk-around inspection, prior to aeroplane dispatch, an A320 MLG was found collapsed.
Investigation revealed that, following a magnetic particle inspection of the MLG sliding tube,
performed improperly during overhaul, cracks were initiated, eventually leading to fatigue fracture.
A limited number of MLG sliding tubes were identified that may have been subject to the same
improper inspection during the last overhaul.
This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to MLG sliding tube fracture, possibly
resulting in MLG collapse, damage to the aeroplane, and injury to occupants.
To address this potential unsafe condition, Airbus issued the SB, providing instructions for repetitive
general visual inspections (GVI) of the affected parts (first batch) until next overhaul, and EASA
issued AD 2018-0136 to require those inspections and, depending on findings, replacement.
Since that AD was issued, additional parts have been identified, that may also have been subject to
the same improper overhaul, and Airbus published the AOT, identifing the list of affected parts
(second batch).
For the reasons described above, this AD retains the requirements of EASA AD 2018-0136, which is
superseded, and additionally requires those actions on affected parts (second batch), as defined in
this AD and, depending on findings, replacement.
This AD has been republished to correct typographical errors in the Ref. Publications section.
Required Action(s) and Compliance Time(s):
Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously:
Inspection(s):
(1) For Group 1 and Group 2 aeroplanes: Within the compliance time specified in Table 1 of this
AD, as applicable, and, thereafter, at intervals not to exceed 500 flight cycles (FC), accomplish a
GVI of each affected part (first batch and second batch) in accordance with the instructions of
the SB or the AOT, as applicable.
Table 1 – Initial GVI of Affected Parts
Group Compliance Time
1 Within 500 FC after 10 July 2018 [the effective date of EASA AD 2018-0136]
Within 500 FC after the inspection in accordance with the instructions of Airbus
2 AOT A32N020-20, or within 100 FC after the effective date of this AD, whichever
occurs later (see Note 2 of this AD)
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Note 2: For certain MLG sliding tubes, EASA AD 2020-0193 requires accomplishment of one-time
inspection in accordance with the instructions of Airbus AOT A32N020-20.
Corrective Action(s):
(2) If, during any inspection as required by paragraph (1) of this AD, any crack is detected, before
next flight, replace the affected part in accordance with the instructions of the SB or the AOT,
as applicable.
Terminating Action:
(3) For Group 1 aeroplanes: Overhaul of an affected part (first batch) after 21 September 2009
constitutes terminating action for the repetitive GVI as required by paragraph (1) of this AD for
that affected part.
(4) For Group 2 aeroplanes: Overhaul of an affected part (second batch) after 05 January 2015
constitutes terminating action for the repetitive GVI as required by paragraph (1) of this AD for
that affected part.
(5) For Group 1 and Group 2 aeroplanes: Replacing each affected part (first and second batch) on
an aeroplane with MLG sliding tubes that are not affected parts, as defined in this AD,
constitutes terminating action for the repetitive GVI as required by paragraph (1) of this AD for
that aeroplane, provided that, following replacement, no affected part is (re)installed on that
aeroplane.
Credit:
(6) An aeroplane on which Airbus modification 161202 (EV MLG) has been embodied in production
is not affected by the requirements of paragraphs (1) to (5) of this AD, provided it is determined
that no affected parts (first or second batch) are installed on that aeroplane.
A review of aeroplane delivery and/or maintenance records is acceptable to make this
determination, provided those records can be relied upon for that purpose and the P/N and s/n
of the MLG sliding tube can be positively identified from that review.
Parts Installation:
(7) For Group 1 and Group 2 aeroplanes: From the effective date of this AD, it is allowed to install
on any aeroplane an affected part, or an MLG equipped with an affected part (first or second
batch), provided that, within the last 500 FC before installation, the part passed an inspection in
accordance with the instructions of the SB or the AOT, as applicable, and that, following
installation, the part is inspected as required by this AD.
(8) For Group 3 aeroplanes: From the effective date of this AD, do not install on any aeroplane an
affected part (first or second batch).
Ref. Publications:
Airbus SB A320-32-1461 original issue dated 11 April 2018.
Airbus AOT A32N022-20 original issue dated 15 October 2020, or Revision 01 dated 16 November
2020.
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The use of later approved revisions of the above-mentioned documents is acceptable for
compliance with the requirements of this AD.
Remarks:
1. If requested and appropriately substantiated, EASA can approve Alternative Methods of
Compliance for this AD.
2. Based on the required actions and the compliance time, EASA have decided to issue a Final AD
with Request for Comments, postponing the public consultation process until after publication.
3. Enquiries regarding this AD should be referred to the EASA Programming and Continued
Airworthiness Information Section, Certification Directorate. E-mail: ADs@easa.europa.eu.
4. Information about any failures, malfunctions, defects or other occurrences, which may be
similar to the unsafe condition addressed by this AD, and which may occur, or have occurred on
a product, part or appliance not affected by this AD, can be reported to the EU aviation safety
reporting system. This may include reporting on the same or similar components, other than
those covered by the design to which this AD applies, if the same unsafe condition can exist or
may develop on an aircraft with those components installed. Such components may be
installed under an FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA), Supplemental Type Certificate
(STC) or other modification.
5. For any question concerning the technical content of the requirements in this AD, please
contact: AIRBUS – Airworthiness Office – IIASA; E-mail: account.airworth-eas@airbus.com.
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Appendix 1
Affected parts (first batch): P/N and s/n (see Note 3 of this AD)
Part Serial Part Serial Part Serial
number number number number number number
201160302 1071 201371302 B198-4649 201371304 B0544888
201160302 1116B 201371302 B274-4849 201371304 B0751922
201160302 73B 201371302 B225-4715 201371304 B1392028
201160302 1309B 201371302 B228-4755 201371304 B1655066
201160302 1024B 201371302 1801B 201371304 B1025007
201160302 64B 201371302 4441B 201371304 B994937
201160324 B2414670 201371302 B197-4656 201371304 B019-05
201160324 B013-4846 201371302 B210-4687 201371304 B1261991
201160324 B235-4749 201371302 B227-4697 201371304 B123-4994
201160324 1321B 201371302 SS4353B 201371304 B0334860
201160324 MAL1161 201371302 SS4375 201371304 B0234843
201160324 1057 201371304 B168-1948 201371304 B0364875
201160324 MAL-1315 201371304 B951935 201371304 B042-1899
201160324 12088 201371304 B003-4830 201371304 B554896
201160324 1693B 201371304 B005-4815 201371304 B0474885
201371302 B2584800 201371304 B006-4819 201371304 B0494851
201371302 B210-4684 201371304 B0181916 201371304 B0924936
201371302 B196-1879 201371304 B0211889 201371304 B1064967
201371302 B241-4668 201371304 B0311902 201371304 B1054968
201371302 B264-4787 201371304 B026-1895 201371304 B1081962
201371302 B265-4808 201371304 B029-1904 201371304 B013-4845
201371302 B2564777 201371304 B006-4829 201371304 B0374865
201371302 B2704816 201371304 B0281900 201371304 B1194983
201371302 B196-1880 201371304 B0254853 201371304 B4675255
201371302 B2714811 201371304 B0271893 201371304 B1111974
201371302 B229-4729 201371304 B0321906
201371302 B261-4810 201371304 B003-4821
201371302 B2724797 201371304 B009-4818
Note 3: serial numbers starting with ‘B’ may, or may not include a dash ‘-‘. This dash does not
effectively alter the s/n reference in this AD.
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Appendix 2
Affected parts (second batch): P/N and s/n (see Note 3 of this AD)
Part
Serial number
number
201160302 MAL1367
201160302 1752B
201160302 4446B
201160324 1269B
201160324 MAL1461
201160324 1717B
201371304 B3505136 or B350-5136 (*)
201371304 B6302347 or B630-2347 (*)
201371304 B5995328 or B599-5328 (*)
201371304 B5915314 or B591-5314 (*)
201371304 B3805234 or B380-5234 (*)
201371304 B7292426 or B729-2426 (*)
201371304 B8435400 or B843-5400 (*)
201371304 B8962511 or B896-2511 (*)
201371304 B8942512 or B894-2512 (*)
201371304 B9852613 or B985-2613 (*)
201371304 B21633412 or B2163-3412 (*)
201371304 B21543372 or B2154-3372 (*)
201371304 B1044964 or B104-4964 (*)
201371304 B904947 or B90-4947 (*)
201371304 B302514151 or B3025-14151 (*)
201371304 B15162900 or B1516-2900 (*)
201371304 B3112075 or B311-2075 (*)
201371304 B22128152 or B2212-8152 (*)
201371304 B22313425 or B2231-3425 (*)
201371304 B18898063 or B1889-8063 (*)
201371304 B20693352 or B2069-3352 (*)
(*) Parts could have been identified with or without a dash in the s/n.
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AIRBUS HELICOPTERS 19.11.2020
DEUTSCHLAND
Betroffenes Luftfahrtgerät:
Art des Luftfahrtgerätes: Drehflügler
Inhaber der Musterzulassung: AIRBUS HELICOPTERS DEUTSCHLAND GmbH
Hersteller: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (vormals Eurocopter Deutschland
GmbH), Airbus Helicopters Inc. (vormals American Eurocopter LLC)
Muster: MBB-BK117
Baureihen: MBB-BK117 C-2 und MBB-BK117 D-2
Werknummern: Alle
Gerätenummer: 3049, EASA.R.010
Revisionsstand:
Diese LTA ersetzt D-2018-333 vom 20.12.2018
Airworthiness Directive der ausländischen Behörde:
EASA AD 2020-0257 vom 17.11.2020
Genannte Airworthiness Directives unter dieser Rubrik, die nicht durch die EASA herausgegeben worden sind,
wurden durch die EASA über die Entscheidung Nr. 2019/018/ED übernommen und sind somit ebenfalls Airworthin-
ess Directives der EASA.
Die genannte Airworthiness Directive wird im Luftfahrt-Bundesamt unter der Nummer 2018-333R1 geführt.
Betrifft:
(ATA 67) Rotors Flight Control - Main Rotor Actuator - Inspection
Anmerkungen:
Gemäß der EU Verordnung Nr. 1321/2014, Anhang I, Teil M, Unterabschnitt C, M.A.301 5.i) und M.A.303 dür-
fen Luftfahrzeuge nach dem in der Lufttüchtigkeitsanweisung angegebenen Termin nur in Betrieb genom-
men werden, wenn die angeordneten Maßnahmen ordnungsgemäß durchgeführt worden sind.
Die Europäische Agentur für Flugsicherheit (EASA) hat die oben referenzierte Lufttüchtigkeitsanweisung
EASA AD 2020-0257 vom 17.11.2020 herausgegeben oder per Entscheidung Nr. 2019/018/ED übernommen.
Gemäß § 14 Abs. 2 der Betriebsordnung für Luftfahrtgerät (LuftBO) sind diese Lufttüchtigkeitsanweisun-
gen direkt in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland gültig und bedürfen keiner Umsetzung durch das Luftfahrt-
Bundesamt.
Mit Hilfe dieser Übersichtsseite veröffentlicht das Luftfahrt-Bundesamt ebenfalls die über § 14 Abs. 2 direkt
gültigen Lufttüchtigkeitsanweisungen der EASA in den Nachrichten für Luftfahrer und im Internet unter
www2.LBA.de/LTAs/. Dieser Service dient reinen Informationszwecken und liegt keinem Verwaltungsver-
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Airworthiness Directive
AD No.: 2020-0257
Issued: 17 November 2020
Note: Airworthiness Directive (AD) is issued by EASA, acting in accordance with Regulation (EU)
2018/1139 on behalf of the European Union, its Member States and of the European third
countries that participate in the activities of EASA under Article 129 of that Regulation.
This AD is issued in accordance with Regulation (EU) 748/2012, Part 21.A.3B. In accordance with Regulation (EU) 1321/2014 Annex I, Part M.A.301, the
continuing airworthiness of an aircraft shall be ensured by accomplishing any applicable ADs. Consequently, no person may operate an aircraft to which
an AD applies, except in accordance with the requirements of that AD, unless otherwise specified by the Agency [Regulation (EU) 1321/2014 Annex I,
Part M.A.303] or agreed with the Authority of the State of Registry [Regulation (EU) 2018/1139, Article 71 exemption].
Design Approval Holder’s Name: Type/Model designation(s):
AIRBUS HELICOPTERS DEUTSCHLAND GmbH MBB-BK117 helicopters
Effective Date: 01 December 2020
TCDS Number(s): EASA.R.010
Foreign AD: Not applicable
Supersedure: This AD supersedes EASA AD 2018-0283 dated 20 December 2018.
ATA 67 – Rotors Flight Control – Main Rotor Actuator – Inspection
Manufacturer(s):
Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (AHD), formerly Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH; and
Airbus Helicopters Inc., formerly American Eurocopter LLC
Applicability:
MBB-BK117 C-2 and MBB-BK117 D-2 helicopters, all serial numbers.
Definitions:
For the purpose of this AD, the following definitions apply:
The applicable ASB: Airbus Helicopters (AH) Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) MBB-BK117 C-2-67A-028
and ASB MBB-BK117 D-2-67A-015, as applicable.
Affected part: Main rotor actuators (MRA) having Part Number (P/N) B673M30A1002 or P/N
D673M30A1003.
Serviceable part: An MRA which is not an affected part; or an affected part which has accumulated
less than 12 months since new or since last overhaul, as applicable; or an affected part that, within
12 months before installation, has passed an inspection (no defects found) in accordance with the
instructions of Section 3.B.2 of the applicable ASB.
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