AD 2012-22-12
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A330-243 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| engine | Rolls-Royce | Trent | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracking of air intake cowls, worn and detached attachment links, and fractured thermal anti-ice (TAI) piccolo tubes on Rolls-Royce Trent engines. Forward bulkhead damage in conjunction with a broken piccolo tube could lead to degraded structural integrity of the engine nose cowl and potential in-flight detachment of the outer barrel.
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Required Actions
Inspect piccolo tubes, piccolo tube mount links, the aft side of the forward bulkhead, and outer boundary angles (OBA) for cracks, fractures, and broken links. Perform corrective actions if necessary, including replacing the affected engine air intake cowl with a new or serviceable cowl.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
All Airbus Model A330-243, -243F, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes equipped with Rolls-Royce Trent engines.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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