airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2016-06-07 · Effective 2016-07-12 · 81 FR 36443
Document
Document number
2016-12056
Federal Register citation
81 FR 36443
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus
Publication date
2016-06-07
Effective date
2016-07-12
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2015-7533
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A330-200 and -300 series airplanes, Model A330-200 Freighter series airplanes, and Model A340-541 and A340-642 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of an under-torqued forward engine mount bolt. This AD requires a one-time torque check of the forward and aft engine mount bolts and corrective actions if necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct improperly torqued engine mount bolts, which could lead to detachment of the engine from the airplane during flight and consequent damage to the airplane and injury to persons on the ground.