AD 2010-02-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A340-200 and A340-300 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A340-200 and A340-300 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A340-200 and A340-300 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
The structural integrity of the forward engine mount cannot be guaranteed after either thrust link has accumulated 15,500 Flight Cycles (FC).
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Required Actions
Establish a Limit of Validity (LOV) of 15,500 Flight Cycles (FC) for CFM 56-5C forward engine mount thrust links Part Numbers 340-7005-3 and 340-7005-4. Establish a deadline for replacement of forward engine mount thrust link assemblies to trace their life and replace them no later than the calculated deadline.
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Compliance Time
Within 15,500 Flight Cycles (FC) from the first flight of the thrust link assemblies.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 airplanes, all manufacturer serial numbers; certificated in any category.
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