AD 2003-25-04

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A319, A320, and A321 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2003-25-04
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2002-NM-125-AD
FR Citation
68 FR 74161

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A319 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A319, A320, and A321 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Ignition sources and consequent fire/explosion in the fuel tank due to insufficient bonding and modification of fuel pipe couplings.

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Required Actions

Modify fuel pipe couplings and install bonding leads in specified locations within the fuel tank. For certain airplanes, install an additional bonding lead and perform an electrical resistance check. For airplanes with an additional center fuel tank, modify the fuel system of the tank and perform an electrical resistance check.

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Compliance Time

Within 36 months after August 28, 2000, for the restatement of AD 2000-14-15. Within 36 months after the effective date of this AD for additional bonding lead installation. Within 20 months after the effective date of this AD for modifications to the additional center fuel tank.

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes, certificated in any category, excluding those on which Airbus Modifications 27150, 27955, and 27472 have been installed.

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