AD 2005-19-27

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-200 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2005-19-27
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2005-22483
FR Citation
70 FR 56344

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A330-200 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-200 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Fuel leaks in the fuel jettison system due to cracks and breaks at the jettison valve, caused by static overloading from maximum tolerances in production. These cracks can grow under fuel pressure loads, leading to valve rupture and fuel pipe disconnection, resulting in fuel leaks and potential fire or explosion.

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Required Actions

Inspect to determine serial numbers and flight cycles of fuel jettison valves, remove certain valves as applicable, perform a one-time inspection for cracks on remaining valves and remove any cracked valves, modify the diameters of six attachment holes in the wing bottom skin panel before installing a new or serviceable jettison valve.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A330-200 series airplanes with specific fuel jettison valves as outlined in the AD.

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