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AD: Airbus SAS Airplanes

AD NUMBER: 2018-16-02

PRODUCT: All Airbus SAS Model A318- 111 and -112 airplanes, Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, and -115 airplanes, Model A320-211, - 212, -214, and -216 airplanes, and Model A321-111, -112, -211, -212, and -213 airplanes.

ACTION: Final Rule.

SUMMARY: This AD was prompted by a report of a production quality deficiency on the inner retainer installed on link assemblies of the aft engine mount, which could result in failure of the retainer.

This AD requires modifying and re-identifying the aft engine mount assemblies.

DATES: This AD is effective September 13, 2018.

COST: The FAA estimates that this AD affects 500 airplanes of U.S. registry. The cost of compliance is estimated as follows:
Modification and reidentification; Labor; 20 work-hours × $85 per hour = $1,700. Parts; $3,152. Total cost per aircraft; $4,852

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