AD 2017-04-09
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A330-243 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracking of air intake cowls, worn and detached attachment links, fractured thermal anti-ice (TAI) piccolo tubes, and loose or missing attachment rivets of the inner boundary angles (IBAs) and outer boundary angles (OBAs) of the forward bulkhead.
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Required Actions
Inspect piccolo tubes and mount links, the aft side of the forward bulkhead, and OBAs; inspect certain areas of the forward bulkhead; inspect IBA and OBA attachment rivets; replace the engine air intake cowl assembly and repair pulled, loose, or missing rivets if necessary.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight to within 100 flight cycles, depending on findings.
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Affected Aircraft
All Airbus Model A330-243, -243F, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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