AD 2012-09-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A319-111 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Corrosion on the overwing refueling aperture mating surface and improper electrical bonding between the overwing refueling cap adaptor and the wing skin, which in combination with a lightning strike could create a source of ignition in a fuel tank, resulting in a fire or explosion.
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Required Actions
Perform an electrical bonding test between the gravity fill refuel adaptor and the top skin panels on the left-hand and right-hand wings. If necessary, perform a general visual inspection for corrosion of the component interface and adjacent area, and repair the gravity fuel adaptor if any corrosion is found.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A319-111, -112, and -132 airplanes; Model A320-111, -211, -212, -214, and -232 airplanes; and Model A321-111, -211, -212, and -231 airplanes.
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