AD 2006-06-14
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A318-100 and A319-100 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A318-100 and A319-100 Series Airplanes, A320-111 Airplanes, A320-200 Series Airplanes, and A321-100 and A321-200 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Detachment of the top-stops from the magnetic fuel level indicators (MFLI) allows the top-stop to move around the wing fuel tank, potentially coming into contact or close proximity with a gauging probe, compromising the air gap and creating a potential ignition source.
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Required Actions
Review the airplane's maintenance records to determine the part numbers (P/N) of the MFLI of the wing fuel tanks. If the P/N cannot be identified or is identified in the 'old P/N' column, perform related investigative and corrective actions by accomplishing all actions in accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin A320-28-1138.
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Compliance Time
Within 65 months or 6,500 flight hours after the effective date, whichever is first.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A318-111 and -112 airplanes; Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, and -133 airplanes; A320-111 airplanes; Model A320-211, -212, -214, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes; Model A321-111, -112, and -131 airplanes; and Model A321-211, -212, -213, -231, and -232 airplanes, certificated in any category, except airplanes on which Airbus Modification 27496 has been installed in production.
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