AD 2004-05-05

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

AD Number
2004-05-05
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2002-NM-113-AD
FR Citation
69 FR 10319

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

Unsafe Condition

The possibility of electrical arcing to the fuel tank if the airplane is struck by lightning, which could create a potential ignition source within the fuel tank and an increased risk of a fuel tank explosion and fire.

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Required Actions

Inspect the space between the fuel quantity indication (FQI) probes and any adjacent structures for minimum clearance. Take corrective action if necessary.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 flight hours after the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A300 B2-1C, B2-203, B2K-3C, B4-2C, B4-103, B4-203, A300-600 (B4-600, B4-600R, F4-600R), and A310 series airplanes.

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