AD 2012-13-06

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AD Number
2012-13-06
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2012-0040
FR Citation
77 FR 40485

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A300 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Damage due to over-length of the bonding lead causing contact or chafing of wires, which could be a source of sparks in the wing trailing edge and lead to an uncontrolled engine fire.

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Required Actions

Perform a one-time detailed inspection for length of the FSOV bonding leads and for contact or chafing of the wires located on the left and right sides of the wing rear spar. Take corrective actions, such as repairing wires or replacing bonding leads, if necessary.

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Compliance Time

Within 4,500 flight hours or 30 months after the effective date of the AD, whichever occurs first.

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A300 series airplanes, including all Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes, and Model 300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes.

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