AD 2003-03-16
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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