# Proposed AD FAA-2013-0212: Airbus Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2013-14-04
- Products: Airbus
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: March 28, 2013, 78 FR 18925
- Comments due: May 13, 2013
- Became: [AD 2013-14-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-14-04)
- Docket: FAA-2013-0212 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2013-0212, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2012-NM-116-AD
- FR document: 2013-07203
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/51/2a/512a7d8720c152dee4bc4e6d133d53654418cb27e6a4839d430d87efee5fae85 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2013-03-28/pdf/2013-07203.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/03/28/2013-07203/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/72FCACC8704794F786257B3C004FA619.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2013-0212

## Summary

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A330-223F, -223, -321, -322, and -323 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by fatigue load analysis that determined that the inspection interval for certain pylon bolts must be reduced. This proposed AD would require a torque check of forward engine mount bolts, and replacement if necessary. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct loose or broken bolts, which could lead to engine detachment in-flight, and damage to the airplane.

## Notices in this docket

- Mar 28, 2013: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2013-07203, comments due May 13, 2013 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/03/28/2013-07203/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes)

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