AD 2006-12-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-600R | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B4-600R Series Airplanes, A300 C4-605R Variant F Airplanes, A300 F4-600R Series Airplanes; and Model A310-300 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Reports of a broken vent float valve in the left-hand outboard section of the trimmable horizontal stabilizer. This could lead to sparking of metal parts and debris from detached and damaged float valves, or a buildup of static electricity, which could result in ignition of fuel vapors and consequent fire or explosion in the event of a lightning strike to the horizontal stabilizer.
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Required Actions
Replace the Intertechnique vent float valve, part number L87-13-001, in the trim tank with part number L87-13-003, in accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin A300-28-6081, Revision 01, dated October 11, 2005 (for Model A300 B4-605R and B4-622R airplanes).
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Compliance Time
Within 36 months after the effective date of this AD.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A300 B4-605R and B4-622R airplanes, A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes, A300 F4-605R and F4-622R airplanes; and Model A310-304, -322, -324, and -325 airplanes, certificated in any category, except those airplanes on which Airbus Modification 12897 has been accomplished in production.
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