AD 2005-22-05

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320-111, -211, -212, and -231 Airplanes

AD Number
2005-22-05
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2005-22170
FR Citation
70 FR 61720

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A320-111 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320-111, -211, -212, and -231 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Chafing of the fuel pump cables, which could result in electrical arcing and possible ignition of fuel vapors and consequent explosion of the fuel tank.

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Required Actions

For certain airplanes, modify the cables and access holes to the inner tank fuel pumps. For other airplanes, perform a general visual inspection for the correct radius of the fuel pump access holes and modify the access holes, if necessary. Any applicable repairs must be done before further flight.

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Compliance Time

Within 58 months after the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A320-111, -211, -212, and -231 airplanes, certificated in any category, that have not received Airbus Modification 21088 or 21999 in production; and airplanes that have received Airbus Modification 21088 in production and have manufacturer's serial numbers 91 to 113 inclusive and 140 to 189 inclusive.

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