# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A340-200 and A340-300 Series Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2005-09-07 · Effective 2005-09-22 · 70 FR 53051
## Document
- **Document number:** 05-17606
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Airbus Model A340-200 and A340-300 Series
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule; request for comments.
- **Citation:** 70 FR 53051
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/09/07/05-17606/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a340-200-and-a340-300-series-airplanes)
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