Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-14251 · Airbus Model A340-200 and A340-300 Series Airplanes
Airbus Model A340-200 and A340-300 Series Airplanes
This AD applies to Airbus Model A340-211, -212, and -213, and A340-311, -312, and -313 airplanes; certificated in any category; as identified in Airbus Service Bulletin A340-54-4009, Revision 01, dated February 15, 2005.
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.
You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions have already been done.
Within 18 months after the effective date of this AD: Perform a one-time detailed inspection for discrepancies of the spotfacing for the pylon-to-engine attachment bolts on the pyramid forward fitting of each engine pylon, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A340-54-4009, Revision 01, dated February 15, 2005. Repair any discrepancy before further flight in accordance with the service bulletin. Inspections and repairs accomplished before the effective date of this AD in accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin A340-54-4009, dated August 25, 2004, are acceptable for compliance with this paragraph.
Note 1: For the purposes of this AD, a detailed inspection is defined as: “An intensive visual examination of a specific structural area, system, installation, or assembly to detect damage, failure, or irregularity. Available lighting is normally supplemented with a direct source of good lighting at intensity deemed appropriate by the inspector. Inspection aids such as mirror, magnifying lenses, etc., may be used. Surface cleaning and elaborate access procedures may be required.”
Although the referenced service bulletin describes procedures for submitting a report of inspection results to the manufacturer, this AD does not include that requirement.
