AD 2006-03-09
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A330-200 and -300 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-200 and -300 Series Airplanes, A340-200 and -300 Series Airplanes, and A340-541 and -642 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Detached or damaged float valves in the trim tanks could result in sparking of metal parts and debris, or a buildup of static electricity, which could ignite fuel vapors and cause a fire or explosion in the event of a lightning strike to the horizontal stabilizer.
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Required Actions
Conduct repetitive borescope inspections of the left and right trim tanks for detached or damaged float valves; perform investigative/corrective actions if necessary; replace all float valves in the left and right trim tanks with new, improved float valves; and replace certain new, improved float valves repetitively.
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Compliance Time
Within 50 flight hours after the effective date of the AD.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A330-200 and -300 series airplanes, A340-200 and -300 series airplanes, and A340-541 and -642 airplanes.
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