AD 2006-02-01

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-200 and -300 Series Airplanes, Model A340-200 and -300 Series Airplanes, and Model A340-541 and A340-642 Airplanes

AD Number
2006-02-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2006-23611
FR Citation
71 FR 2995

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A330-200 and -300 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-200 and -300 Series Airplanes, Model A340-200 and -300 Series Airplanes, and Model A340-541 and A340-642 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Failure to follow proper procedures in the event of a fuel leak could result in excessive fuel loss that could cause the engines to shut down during flight.

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Required Actions

Revise the airplane flight manual by incorporating new procedures to follow in the event of a fuel leak, including isolating the fuel tanks, stopping any fuel transfers, and landing as soon as possible.

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Compliance Time

Within 10 days after the effective date of the AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A330-200 and -300 series airplanes, Model A340-200 and -300 series airplanes, and Model A340-541 and A340-642 airplanes.

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