AD 2016-09-06
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A318-111 and -112 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
During a residual fatigue test, the forward engine mount failed prior to reaching the threshold/interval for the detailed inspections specified in the airworthiness limitations. Fatigue cracking in the forward engine mounts could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane and could lead to in-flight loss of an engine, possibly resulting in reduced controllability of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Repetitive detailed inspections of the right and left forward engine mounts are required, along with corrective action if necessary. These inspections are required by AD 2015-05-02, with reduced compliance times for those inspections.
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Compliance Time
Within the compliance times specified in AD 2015-05-02, but reduced as per this AD.
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Affected Aircraft
All Airbus Model A318-111 and -112 airplanes; Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, and -115 airplanes; Model A320-211, -212, and -214 airplanes; and Model A321-111, -112, -211, -212, and -213 airplanes.
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