AD 2004-23-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A319 and A320 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A319 and A320 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Overheating of fuel probes due to short circuits and inadequate space for thermal expansion in additional center tanks (ACTs), which could lead to fuel vapors or fuel contacting an ignition source, potentially resulting in fire/explosion in the center fuel tanks.
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Required Actions
Install fuses in the wiring of the fuel quantity indicating probes of all fuel tanks. Replace the high-level sensors of the additional center tanks (ACTs) with new sensors for some affected airplanes.
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Compliance Time
Within 4,000 flight hours or 30 months after the effective date of the AD, whichever is first.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A319 and A320 series airplanes, as specified in the AD.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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