AD 2013-07-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A318 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Fuel pumps under certain conditions can create an ignition source in the fuel tank, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Install ground fault interrupters (GFIs) into the center tank fuel pump control circuit. Replace the GFI or deactivate the associated fuel pump following failure of any post-modification operational test of the GFI.
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Compliance Time
Within 48 months after the effective date of this AD (May 15, 2013).
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Affected Aircraft
All Airbus Model A318, A319, and A320 series airplanes, including those on which Airbus modification 150736 has been embodied in production.
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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026
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