AD 2012-16-06
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-600 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Overheating of the capacitive density condensator (cadensicon) coil due to insufficient gap on the printed circuit board between an 115V supply and a direct path to the condensator, which could create an ignition source inside a fuel tank.
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Required Actions
Inspect to determine if a fuel quantity indication computer (FQIC) Type 1 with part numbers SIC5054 or SIC5051 is installed. If installed, replace the FQIC Type 1 with a Type 2 (SIC5055, SIC5076, SIC5082, SIC5083 for A310 series, or SIC5077 for A300 B4-600 series) and modify the associated wiring.
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Compliance Time
Within 30 months after the effective date of this AD.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-620, B4-622 airplanes, and Model A310-203, -204, -221, and -222 airplanes, all serial numbers.
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