AD 2012-22-18

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AD Number
2012-22-18
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2012-0640
FR Citation
77 FR 70366

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A330-243 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
engine Rolls-Royce Trent 700 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Detachment of the engine air intake cowl from the engine, which could result in ingestion of parts causing failure of the engine, and possible injury to persons on the ground.

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Required Actions

Repetitive inspections of the three inner acoustic panels of both engine air intake cowls to detect disbonding, and corrective actions if necessary, including repair or replacement of the affected engine air intake cowl.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 flight hours after the effective date of the AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A330-243, -243F, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes equipped with Rolls-Royce Trent 700 engines.

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