AD 2012-08-12

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AD Number
2012-08-12
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2012-0033
FR Citation
77 FR 24833

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A310 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Chafing between the hydraulic high pressure hose and electrical wiring of the green electrical motor pump (EMP) could result in an electrical arc and hydraulic haze, potentially leading to an uncontrolled and undetected fire in the main landing gear (MLG) bay.

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Required Actions

Temporarily prohibit in-flight use of the green EMPs; temporarily revise the airplane flight manual (AFM) limitations section; temporarily install a placard in the cockpit overhead panel; perform a one-time general visual inspection for correct condition and installation of hydraulic pressure hoses, electrical conduits, feeder cables, and associated clamping devices; and take corrective action if necessary.

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Compliance Time

Within 500 flight hours or 4 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first.

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A310-203, -204, -221, -222, -304, -322, -324, and -325 airplanes, certificated in any category, all serial numbers.

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