AD 2007-14-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A330 and A340 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330 and A340 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Potential of ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors caused by latent failures, alterations, repairs, or maintenance actions, could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Revise the Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness to incorporate new limitations for fuel tank systems, as specified in Airbus A330 and A340 Fuel Airworthiness Limitations documents.
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Compliance Time
Within 3 months for Model A330 airplanes, and within 12 months for both Model A330 and A340 airplanes, after the effective date of the AD.
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Affected Aircraft
All Airbus Model A330-201, A330-202, A330-203, A330-223, A330-243, A330-301, A330-321, A330-322, A330-323, A330-341, A330-342, A330-343, A340-211, A340-212, A340-213, A340-311, A340-312, A340-313, A340-541, and A340-642 airplanes, certificated in any category.
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