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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 tapered ro...

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Protective Breathing Equipment (PBE) is designed to protect the eyes and respiratory system of crew members from toxic fumes, gases, and smoke, so that they can safely perform their emergency duty.In-service events were reported to Airbus where the PBE did not work as expected or where cabin crew had difficulties using their equipment or inappropriately used it, which impaired t...

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A fuel leak can have serious consequences, especially because of the risk of fire and fuel starvation. When a fuel leak is detected, it is essential to follow the operational procedures to maintain the safety of the flight. This article highlights how to detect and confirm a fuel leak on A300-600, A310, A320 family, A330, A340, A350, and A380 aircraft. It also recalls which acti...

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