AD 2000-02-38

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300, A300-600, and A310 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2000-02-38
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 99-NM-23-AD
FR Citation
65 FR 5751

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A300 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300, A300-600, and A310 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracks, rupture, or fuel leaks in the welded auxiliary power unit (APU) fuel feedline adapter could result in fuel leakage in the APU compartment, potentially leading to a fire.

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Required Actions

Replace the welded APU fuel feedline adapter. This action supersedes the previously optional terminating action and eliminates the need for repetitive dye penetrant inspections.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight.

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A300, A300-600, and A310 series airplanes equipped with a welded auxiliary power unit (APU) fuel feedline adapter.

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