AD 2008-25-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A330 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330 Airplanes; and Model A340-200 and -300 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330 Airplanes; and Model A340-200 and -300 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
The potential of ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Inspect and replace white P-clips with blue P-clips, modify electrical bonding of equipment in fuel tanks, modify bonding points and install additional bonding leads in the Additional Center Tank (ACT), increase the distance between metallic parts on the THS Trim Tank, and install a bonding lead between bonding tags on the Jettison valve actuator and drive assembly.
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Compliance Time
Within 12 months of the effective date (January 15, 2009)
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A330, Model A340-200, and Model A340-300 airplanes.
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