AD 2000-21-02

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330 and A340 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2000-21-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 99-NM-379-AD
FR Citation
65 FR 63001

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A330 and A340 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330 and A340 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Damage to the fuel trim transfer system, which could cause rupture of the trim transfer fuel line due to pressure build-up, and result in fuel leakage from that line.

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Required Actions

Revise the Airplane Flight Manual to include new flight operational procedures; perform detailed visual inspections of the trim transfer fuel line; take corrective actions if discrepancies are found; and modify the air release valve in the fuel trim tank transfer system.

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Compliance Time

Within 18 months after the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A330 and A340 series airplanes, certificated in any category, except those with Airbus Modification 47293 installed or modified per Airbus Service Bulletin A330-28-3063 or A340-28-4079.

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