AD 2011-24-09

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AD Number
2011-24-09
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2011-1232
FR Citation
76 FR 73486

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A340-200 and -300 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Airbus 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 to verify electrical bonding of the water drain system (Trim Tank) and the ventilation intake system. Additional work may involve modifying or installing certain bonding points, such as pipe clamps, screws, attachment fittings, restrictor valves, flame arrestors, and pipes. Perform electrical bonding of the wing fuel pumps, the water drain system between certain ribs, the water drain system, and the ventilation intake system, depending on configuration.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A340-200 and -300 series airplanes with specific configurations as outlined in the AD, particularly those previously in SB Configurations 02 or 03 and having embodied Revision 03 or any previous revision of Airbus SB A340-28-4097.

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