AD 2005-10-15

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R Series Airplanes, and Model C4-605R Variant F Airplanes (Collectively Called A300-600 Series Airplanes); and Model A310 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2005-10-15
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2005-20625
FR Citation
70 FR 28417

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A300 B4-600 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R Series Airplanes, and Model C4-605R Variant F Airplanes (Collectively Called A300-600 Series Airplanes); and Model A310 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Insufficient bonding of electrical bonding points in additional center tanks could result in electrical arcing inside the fuel tank, leading to the ignition of fuel vapors and a potential risk of explosion.

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Required Actions

Modify the electrical bonding points of the additional center tanks (ACTs) by performing all actions specified in the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable Airbus Service Bulletin.

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Compliance Time

Within 30 months after the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, F4-600R, and C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called A300-600 series airplanes), and Model A310 series airplanes, equipped with one or more additional center tanks (ACTs).

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