Business · 07/09/2005

FAA Adopts New Airworthiness Directive for Airbus A340-200 and A340-300 Series Airplanes

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive requiring a one-time inspection and potential repair of certain Airbus Model A340-200 and A340-300 series airplanes to address a discrepancy in the pylon-to-engine attachment bolts, which could lead to engine separation and reduced structural integrity.