AD 2003-03-16

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-223, -321, -322, and -323 Series Airplanes Equipped With Pratt & Whitney Model PW4164, PW4168, or PW4168A Engines

AD Number
2003-03-16
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. 2002-NM-102-AD
FR Citation
68 FR 5812

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A330-223 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-223, -321, -322, and -323 Series Airplanes Equipped With Pratt & Whitney Model PW4164, PW4168, or PW4168A Engines
engine Pratt & Whitney PW4164 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-223, -321, -322, and -323 Series Airplanes Equipped With Pratt & Whitney Model PW4164, PW4168, or PW4168A Engines

Unsafe Condition

Reduced structural integrity of the primary structure of the engine pylons and uncommanded deployment of the thrust reversers.

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Required Actions

Modify the primary structure of the engine pylons and replace the thrust reverser locking actuators with new, improved locking actuators.

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Compliance Time

Not specified in the provided text.

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A330-223, -321, -322, and -323 series airplanes equipped with Pratt & Whitney Model PW4164, PW4168, or PW4168A engines.

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