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AD FAA-2018-0029

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

Summary

We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2015-02-18, which applied to all Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -301, -302, and -303 airplanes. AD 2015-02-18 required a one-time ultrasonic inspection for fractures of all aft mount-pylon bolts of each engine. This new AD was prompted by the failure of a bolt on the aft engine mount upper beam, which was found to be caused by inappropriate in-production upper beam installation. This AD requires contacting the FAA to obtain instructions for addressing the unsafe condition on these products, and doing the actions specified in those instructions. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

Directive Details

AD Number

FAA-2018-0029

Document Number

2018-02350

Type

Rule

Publication Date

February 7, 2018

Effective Date

February 22, 2018

Affected Manufacturer

Airbus

Criticality

important

Emergency

Docket ID

Docket No. FAA-2018-0029

Topics

Air transportationAircraftAviation safetyIncorporation by referenceSafety

Official Documents

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