Summary
This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Airbus Model A330 series airplanes. This proposal would require removal of the shear pins that keep the rear fixed panels on the center landing gear closed and installation of new solid shear pins. This action is prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness information from a foreign airworthiness authority. This action is necessary to prevent the shear pins on the rear fixed panels of the center landing gear from failing, which could result in loss of the panels during flight with consequent injury to people on the ground. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.