AD 2012-09-12

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AD Number
2012-09-12
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2011-1321
FR Citation
77 FR 29207

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A319-111 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Extrusion of the ACT manhole cover seals, leading to fuel and/or vapor leakage, which could result in a combustible fuel vapor/air mixture in the cargo compartment and consequent fire risk.

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Required Actions

Replace the existing manhole seal with a new seal on certain ACTs. Add certain ACT-equipped airplanes to the applicability. Remove Model A320-111 airplanes from the applicability.

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Compliance Time

Within 12 months of the effective date (June 21, 2012).

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, -133; Model A320-111, -211, -212, -214, -231, -232, -233; and Model A321-111, -112, -131 airplanes equipped with an additional center tank (ACT).

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