AD 2017-04-10
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A318-111 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
A production quality deficiency on the inner retainer installed on link assemblies of the aft engine mount could result in failure of the retainer, leading to loss of the locking feature of the nuts of the inner and outer pins. This could result in the aft mount engine link no longer being secured to the aft engine mount, possibly causing damage to the airplane.
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Required Actions
Inspect for, and replace, all non-conforming aft engine mount retainers. Actions must be performed in accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin A320-71-1070.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
All Airbus Model A318-111, -112; A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115; A320-211, -212, -214; and A321-111, -112, -211, -212, -213 airplanes equipped with CFM56-5A/5B engines.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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