AD 2001-24-26

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B2 and B4, A300 B4-600 and B4-600R, and A310 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2001-24-26
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2001-NM-204-AD
FR Citation
66 FR 64112

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A300 B2 and B4 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B2 and B4, A300 B4-600 and B4-600R, and A310 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Slackness and subsequent overheat and arcing of certain wiring connections in the terminal blocks of the starter feeder line of the auxiliary power unit (APU).

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Required Actions

Modify the terminal blocks as specified by Table 2 of the AD, including a general visual inspection of the threaded portion of the lugs to detect damage, distortion, or elongation; measurement of stud dimensions; and re-identification of the terminal blocks. If any discrepancy is detected, replace the terminal block with a new part in accordance with the applicable service bulletin.

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Compliance Time

Within 3,600 flight cycles after the effective date of the AD or upon reaching 26,000 total flight cycles or 40,000 total flight hours, whichever occurs first.

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A300 B2 and B4, A300 B4-600 and B4-600R, and A310 series airplanes, excluding those modified per Airbus Modification 10212 or specific service bulletins listed in the AD.

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