AD 2005-19-21
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A330-202 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-202, -223, -243, and -343 Airplanes; and Model A340-313 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
The windshield central retainer may have been installed with attachment bolts that were too short, preventing the thread of the bolt from fully engaging in the self-locking nut, which could result in loosened attachment bolts and loss of the windshield, leading to reduced structural integrity of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Inspect the attachment bolts of the windshield central retainer for discrepancies, including measuring the protrusion of the bolts. Replace inadequate bolts and their corresponding nuts if necessary.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A330-202, -223, -243, and -343 airplanes; and Model A340-313 airplanes, as identified in Airbus service bulletins A330-56-3006 and A340-56-4006, Revision 01, dated March 24, 2003.
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