AD 2013-02-11

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AD Number
2013-02-11
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2012-1071
FR Citation
78 FR 7261

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A310-203 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Reduced fatigue life for the side link bolts, center sway link bolts, and thrust link bolts on the forward engine mounts, which could result in deterioration of the structural integrity of the bolts and possible damage to an engine or wing.

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Required Actions

Replace all side link bolts on the left and right sides of the engines, and all center sway link bolts and thrust link bolts of both engines, with new bolts having the same part number, in accordance with Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A310-71-2037, including Appendices 01 and 02. Repeat the bolt replacements at intervals not exceeding 134 months.

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Compliance Time

Within 18 months after the effective date of the AD

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Affected Aircraft

All Airbus Model A310-203 airplanes, certificated in any category.

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