A Fedex 767 in Las Vegas [Credit: AirlineGeeks/ William Derrickson]
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The FAA has issued a new airworthiness directive, effective February 12, requiring airlines to inspect landing gear on Boeing 767-200, 767-300, and 767-300F aircraft.
This mandate follows a recent main gear collapse incident attributed to possible heat damage to the outer cylinder of the landing gear during maintenance, caused by a grinder operating outside its parameters.
The directive aims to prevent future gear collapses, potential loss of aircraft control, and off-runway excursions by addressing heat damage that could compromise the landing gear's structural integrity and ability to sustain loads.
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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