AD 2011-09-13

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A340-200 and -300 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2011-09-13
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2011-0383
FR Citation
76 FR 24351

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A340-200 and -300 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A340-200 and -300 Series Airplanes
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A340-200 and -300 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracking in the engine pylon pyramid attachment areas at the aft end of the lower arms between Rib 1 and Rib 2, which might impact the structural integrity of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Perform an ultrasonic inspection of the pylon pyramid attachment areas at the aft end of the lower arms between Rib 1 and Rib 2 without fastener removal (2 fastener locations per pylon), in accordance with the Accommodation Instructions (AI) provided in the AD. Repair any cracks found.

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Compliance Time

Within the compliance times specified in the AD, unless the actions have already been performed.

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 airplanes; certificated in any category; all serial numbers except those on which Airbus Modification 49203 has been incorporated in production.

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