A Fedex 767 in Las Vegas [Credit: AirlineGeeks/ William Derrickson]
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The FAA has issued an airworthiness directive requiring inspections of landing gear on certain Boeing 767 aircraft models (767-200, 767-300, and 767-300F).
This mandate stems from a recent main gear collapse incident attributed to heat damage on the landing gear's outer cylinder during maintenance.
Airlines must inspect the outer cylinders for heat damage and replace them as needed to prevent future gear collapses, loss of control, and potential off-runway excursions, with the directive going into effect on February 12.
The FAA is requiring airlines to inspect landing gear on some Boeing 767s. An airworthiness directive was published Thursday and will go into effect February12.
According to the directive, operators will be required to inspect Boeing 767-200, 767-300, and 767-300F jets. The order comes after a recent main gear collapse incident.
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Ryan is Sr. Director of Digital for Firecrown's Aviation Group. In 2013, he founded AirlineGeeks.com, a leading trade publication covering the airline industry. Since then, his work has been featured in several publications and news outlets, including CNN, WJLA, CNET, and Business Insider. During his time in the airline industry, he's worked in roles pertaining to airport/airline operations while holding a B.S. in Air Transportation Management from Arizona State University along with an MBA. Previously, he worked for a Part 135 operator and later a major airline. Ryan is also an Adjunct Instructor at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
