AD 2004-08-03

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B4-600 and A300 C4-600 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2004-08-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2003-NM-80-AD
FR Citation
69 FR 19756

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A300 B4-600 and A300 C4-600 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B4-600 and A300 C4-600 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Damage to the pump diffuser guide slots (bayonet), pump diffuser housings, and pump canisters of the center tank fuel pumps could result in separation of a pump from its electrical motor housing, loss of flame trap capability, and a possible fuel ignition source in the center fuel tank.

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Required Actions

Conduct a one-time inspection to detect damage of the pump diffuser guide slots, pump diffuser housings, and pump canisters. Perform repetitive inspections to detect damage of the fuel pumps and fuel pump canisters. Take corrective action if damage is found.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A300 B4-600 and A300 C4-600 series airplanes.

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