AD 2005-19-27
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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