AD 2018-12-02

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AD Number
2018-12-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2017-1020
FR Citation
83 FR 26559

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
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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