AD 2011-09-10

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-605R, C4-605R Variant F, and F4-605R Airplanes, and A310-204 and -304 Airplanes

AD Number
2011-09-10
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2011-0035
FR Citation
76 FR 24356

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A300 B4-601 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-605R, C4-605R Variant F, and F4-605R Airplanes, and A310-204 and -304 Airplanes
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-605R, C4-605R Variant F, and F4-605R Airplanes, and A310-204 and -304 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Skinny cast yoke on CF6-80C2 forward engine mounts does not meet Design Service Goal (DSG) requirements, potentially leading to deterioration of structural integrity and possible separation of the engine from the engine mount during flight.

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Required Actions

Inspect to determine part number of forward engine mounting yoke. If skinny cast yoke (P/N 9383M43G08, 9383M43G09, 9383M43G10, or 9383M43G11) is found, perform a detailed inspection for rupture. If ruptured, repair before further flight. If not ruptured, replace with forged yoke within 7,000 flight cycles after AD effective date. Report findings to Airbus.

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Compliance Time

Within 400 flight cycles after effective date for initial inspection; within 7,000 flight cycles after effective date for replacement if not ruptured.

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-605R, C4-605R Variant F, and F4-605R airplanes, and A310-204 and -304 airplanes, powered by General Electric Model CF6-80C2 engines.

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