Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-202, -223, -243, and -343 Airplanes; and Model A340-313 Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2005-09-22 · Effective 2005-10-07 · 70 FR 55517
Document
Document number
05-18782
Federal Register citation
70 FR 55517
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Category
airworthiness
Publication date
2005-09-22
Effective date
2005-10-07
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2005-22484
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A330-202, -223, -243, and -343 airplanes; and certain Model A340-313 airplanes. This AD requires a one-time inspection for discrepancies of the attachment bolts of the windshield central retainer, and corrective actions if necessary. This AD results from a report indicating that, during production, the windshield central retainer may have been installed with attachment bolts that were too short, which prevented the thread of the bolt from fully engaging in the self-locking nut. We are issuing this AD to prevent loosened attachment bolts, which could result in loss of the windshield and consequent reduced structural integrity of the airplane.