AD 2000-26-03

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B2 and B4 Series Airplanes, and Model A300 B4-600, A300 B4-600R, and A300 F4-600R (A300-600) Series Airplanes

AD Number
2000-26-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. 2000-NM-48-AD
FR Citation
65 FR 82262

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A300 B2 and B4 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B2 and B4 Series Airplanes, and Model A300 B4-600, A300 B4-600R, and A300 F4-600R (A300-600) Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

The fire warning from the engine and auxiliary power unit (APU) fire detection system could terminate prematurely, resulting in an unnoticed, uncontained engine/APU fire.

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Required Actions

Within 12 months after the effective date, accomplish the wiring modifications for the engine and APU fire detection system in accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin A300-26-6038, Revision 03, or A310-26-2024, Revision 06, as applicable.

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Compliance Time

Within 12 months of the effective date (February 1, 2001)

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A300 B2 and B4 series airplanes, and Model A300 B4-600, A300 B4-600R, and A300 F4-600R (A300-600) series airplanes, certificated in any category; except those on which Airbus Modifications 06267 and 07340 have been accomplished during production.

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