AD 2011-05-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A330-200 and -300 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-200 and -300 Series Airplanes and Model A340-200, -300, -500, and -600 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-200 and -300 Series Airplanes and Model A340-200, -300, -500, and -600 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
There is a possible path for fluid ingress, resulting in connector internal arcing and hydraulic system malfunction. Such arcing, in areas adjacent to fuel tanks, could lead to an uncontrolled fire.
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Required Actions
Modify the three hydraulic pump electrical motor connectors associated with the Blue, Yellow, and Green hydraulic systems by adding heat shrink sleeves to certain cable contacts and a sealing plug to the connector free cavity.
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Compliance Time
Within 3,600 flight hours
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A330-200 and -300 Series Airplanes and Model A340-200, -300, -500, and -600 Series Airplanes.
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