Take Care of the Wheel Bearings
Aircraft wheel bearings are critical components of landing gear, designed to sustain high radial and axial loads while facilitating smooth, low-friction rotation. The consequences of a bearing failure can be significant, leading to damage of the landing gear, brakes, and a Part Departing from the Aircraft (PDA).This article explains the critical function and design of […]
Preventing Fan Cowl Door Loss
Fan cowl door loss events are still reported to Airbus. In all cases, the fan cowl doors were not latched closed and secured following a maintenance task.This article provides an update on the design and procedure improvements introduced on the Airbus fleet to prevent fan cowl door loss events.
Parts Departing from Aircraft (PDA)
PDAs may be considered by some people as noncritical, especially when the part is small. Yet whatever the size, they may represent a potential safety risk. Preventing them must be the single objective of the combined and coordinated effort of a number of actors.