AD 2001-15-21

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B2 and B4; A310; and A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R (Collectively Called A300-600) Series Airplanes

AD Number
2001-15-21
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2000-NM-412-AD
FR Citation
66 FR 40860

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A300 B2 and B4 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B2 and B4; A310; and A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R (Collectively Called A300-600) Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Overheating of the fuel level sensors, which could lead to the risk of explosion in the fuel tank.

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Required Actions

Modify certain components related to the fuel level sensors as specified in the referenced service bulletins.

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Compliance Time

Within 18 months of the effective date of the AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A300 B2 and B4, A310, and A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R (collectively called A300-600) series airplanes.

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