Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A340-200 and A340-300 Series Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2005-09-07 · Effective 2005-09-22 · 70 FR 53051
Document
Document number
05-17606
Federal Register citation
70 FR 53051
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus Model A340-200 and A340-300 Series
Publication date
2005-09-07
Effective date
2005-09-22
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2005-22291
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A340-200 and A340-300 series airplanes. This AD requires a one-time inspection for discrepancies of the spotfacing for the pylon-to-engine attachment bolts on the pyramid forward fitting of the engine pylon, and repair if necessary. This AD results from a report that, during a routine inspection, it was found that the diameter of the spotfacings was too small for two of the pylon-to- engine attachment bolts on the pyramid forward fitting. We are issuing this AD to prevent reduced structural integrity of the pylon-to-engine attachment bolts on the pyramid forward fitting, which could result in separation of an engine from the airplane.