AD 2013-14-04

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AD Number
2013-14-04
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2013-0212
FR Citation
78 FR 68352

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A330-223F Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Fatigue load analysis determined that the inspection interval for certain pylon bolts must be reduced to prevent loose or broken bolts, which could lead to engine detachment in-flight and damage to the airplane.

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Required Actions

Perform a torque check to determine if there are any loose or broken forward engine mount bolts (4 positions/engine) on both engines, and repeat the torque check at intervals not to exceed the values defined in the specified table, in accordance with Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-71-3028, Revision 01.

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Compliance Time

Within the compliance times specified in table 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD, as applicable to airplane model and utilization.

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Affected Aircraft

All Airbus Model A330-223F, -223, -321, -322, and -323 airplanes, certificated in any category, all manufacturer serial numbers.

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