airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2016-03-18 · Effective 2016-04-22 · 81 FR 14689
Document
Document number
2016-05700
Federal Register citation
81 FR 14689
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus
Publication date
2016-03-18
Effective date
2016-04-22
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2015-2963
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A319-131, -132, and -133 airplanes; Model A320-232 and - 233 airplanes; and Model A321-131, -231, and -232 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of forward engine mount attachment pins that were manufactured from discrepant raw material. This AD requires identification and replacement of affected forward engine mount attachment pins. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of a forward engine mount attachment pin, possible loss of an engine in-flight, and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane.