AD 2006-21-08
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A330-200 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-200, A340-200, and A340-300 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Bell | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-200, A340-200, and A340-300 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Temperatures in excess of 200 degrees Celsius on surfaces in the belly fairing of the center fuselage could expose any fuel leaked from the center fuel tank to hot temperature areas of the air conditioning packs, potentially resulting in a fire and consequent fuel tank explosion.
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Required Actions
Install heatshields in the belly fairing of the center fuselage, including replacing existing heatshields with new ones fitted with edges and draining tapping, adding draining systems, adding two heatshields, adding two tight insulation sleeves on the ozone reducer and trim pipe, replacing and adding brackets, and modifying a heatshield panel.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A330-200, A340-200, and A340-300 airplanes manufactured in France and type certificated for operation in the United States.
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