AD 98-12-24
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A310-203 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310 Series Airplanes Equipped With General Electric Model CF6-80A3 Series Engines |
| aircraft | Airbus | A310-221 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310 Series Airplanes Equipped With General Electric Model CF6-80A3 Series Engines |
| aircraft | Airbus | A310-222 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310 Series Airplanes Equipped With General Electric Model CF6-80A3 Series Engines |
| aircraft | Airbus | A310-304 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310 Series Airplanes Equipped With General Electric Model CF6-80A3 Series Engines |
| aircraft | Airbus | A310-322 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310 Series Airplanes Equipped With General Electric Model CF6-80A3 Series Engines |
| aircraft | Airbus | A310-324 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310 Series Airplanes Equipped With General Electric Model CF6-80A3 Series Engines |
| aircraft | Airbus | A310-325 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310 Series Airplanes Equipped With General Electric Model CF6-80A3 Series Engines |
Unsafe Condition
Cracking of the links of the aft engine mounts, which could result in failure of the aft engine attachment and consequent separation of the engine from the airplane.
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Required Actions
Perform a one-time detailed visual inspection to detect cracked or broken links of the aft engine mounts in accordance with Airbus AOT 71 06. Replace any cracked or broken link with a serviceable link prior to further flight. Submit inspection results to Airbus within 10 days.
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Compliance Time
Within 5 days after the effective date of this AD for the inspection and replacement if needed; submit results within 10 days.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A310 series airplanes equipped with General Electric Model CF6-80A3 series engines, certificated in any category.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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