AD 2005-20-14

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B4-620, A310-304, A310-324, and A310-325 Airplanes

AD Number
2005-20-14
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2005-22032
FR Citation
70 FR 58303

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A300 B4-620 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B4-620, A310-304, A310-324, and A310-325 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

An ignition source in the auxiliary center tank (ACT), in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Install fused adaptors between the external wiring harness and the in-tank wiring at the connectors on the fuel tank wall of the ACT, as specified in the applicable Airbus service bulletin.

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Compliance Time

Within 24 months after the effective date of the AD (November 10, 2005).

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A300 B4-620, A310-304, A310-324, and A310-325 airplanes, certificated in any category, equipped with one or more auxiliary center tank (ACT), except those on which Airbus Modification 12471 has been accomplished in production.

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