AD 2007-07-09

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 Airplanes

AD Number
2007-07-09
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2007-26812
FR Citation
72 FR 15812

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A318 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Electrical arcing in the center fuel tank due to inadequate bonding, which could result in an explosion of the center fuel tank and consequent loss of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Modify the electrical bonding of all structures and systems installed inside the center fuel tank. Additionally, modify the electrical bonding of the structures and systems identified in the additional actions specified in Airbus Service Bulletin A320-28-1104, Revision 03, including Appendix 01, dated February 23, 2006.

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Compliance Time

Within 78 months after the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 airplanes; certificated in any category; except airplanes that have received Airbus Modification 31892 in production.

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