AD 2006-12-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B4 Series Airplanes; Model A300 B4-600 Series Airplanes; Model A300 C4-605R Variant F Airplanes; Model A310-200 Series Airplanes; and Model A310-300 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Damage of the center tank fuel pumps and fuel pump canisters, which could result in separation of a pump from its electrical motor housing, loss of flame trap capability, and a possible fuel ignition source in the center fuel tank.
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Required Actions
Inspect pump diffuser guide slots (bayonet), pump diffuser housings, and pump canisters for damage; inspect fuel pumps and fuel pump canisters for damage; inspect pump bodies for cracking, damage, and missing/broken fasteners; inspect fuel pump canisters for a cracked flange web; replace fuel pump canisters with new reinforced fuel pump canisters.
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Compliance Time
Within the compliance times specified in the AD
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-620, B4-622, and A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes; Model A300 B4-2C, B4-103, and B4-203 airplanes; Model A310-203, -204, -221, and -222 airplanes; and Model A310-304, -322, -324, and -325 airplanes, except those equipped with a fuel trim tank system (incorporating Airbus Modification 4801).
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