AD 2013-04340

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AD Number
2013-04340
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2012-1159
FR Citation
78 FR 14162

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A310-203 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Type 21 panels located within the debris zone could not sustain the impact of tire debris, potentially leading to fuel leaking and fire.

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Required Actions

Modify the wing manhole surrounds and replace SPF Type 21 fuel access panels at positions 1 and 2 on the left- and right-hand wings with either Type 11 panels with Type 11A clamp plates or Type 21R panels, as specified in the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletins.

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Compliance Time

Within 60 months after the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A310-203, -204, -222, -304, -322, and -324 airplanes, with manufacturer serial numbers 0378 to 0499 inclusive.

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