AD 2001-13-09

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B2-1C, B2-203, B2K-3C, B4-2C, B4-103, and B4-203 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2001-13-09
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2000-NM-374-AD
FR Citation
66 FR 34088

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A300 B2-1C Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B2-1C, B2-203, B2K-3C, B4-2C, B4-103, and B4-203 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

The possibility of electrical arcing to the fuel tank if the airplane should be struck by lightning due to insufficient clearance between the fuel quantity indication (FQI) probes and adjacent structures.

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Required Actions

Inspect the clearance space from each FQI probe to any adjacent structure or metallic component within 4,000 flight hours after the effective date. If the clearance is less than 3.0 mm (0.118 in.), adjust the position of the FQI probe prior to further flight.

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Compliance Time

Within 4,000 flight hours after the effective date

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Affected Aircraft

All Airbus Model A300 B2-1C, B2-203, B2K-3C, B4-2C, B4-103, and B4-203 series airplanes, certificated in any category.

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