AD 2018-12-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A318-111 and -112 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
An excessive gap between the bearing mono-ball and the snout of the forward engine mount main beam assembly, which could lead to in-flight failure of a forward engine mount and consequent detachment of an engine, possibly resulting in reduced control of the aeroplane and injury to persons on the ground.
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Required Actions
Modifying the main beam assembly of the forward engine mount by repairing, replacing, or reworking the main beam assembly, as specified in the service information.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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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, -214, and -216 airplanes; and Model A321-111, -112, -211, -212, and -213 airplanes.
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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026
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