airworthiness · Rule · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2018-02-07 · Effective 2018-02-22 · 83 FR 5301
Document
Document number
2018-02350
Federal Register citation
83 FR 5301
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus
Publication date
2018-02-07
Effective date
2018-02-22
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2018-0029
Abstract
We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2015-02-18, which applied to all Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -301, -302, and -303 airplanes. AD 2015-02-18 required a one-time ultrasonic inspection for fractures of all aft mount-pylon bolts of each engine. This new AD was prompted by the failure of a bolt on the aft engine mount upper beam, which was found to be caused by inappropriate in-production upper beam installation. This AD requires contacting the FAA to obtain instructions for addressing the unsafe condition on these products, and doing the actions specified in those instructions. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.