AD 2018-03-06
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A330-201 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Inappropriate upper beam installation during production can cause an abnormal bending load on the bolt, leading to fracture.
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Required Actions
Contact the FAA to obtain instructions for addressing the unsafe condition, and do the actions specified in those instructions. The actions include repetitive ultrasonic inspections of the aft mount-pylon bolts of each engine and, depending on findings, corrective actions.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -301, -302, and -303 airplanes
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