AD 2013-26-03

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AD Number
2013-26-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2013-1030
FR Citation
78 FR 79292

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A340-200 and A340-300 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Failure to comply with items as identified in Airbus A330 and A340 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 5 could result in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Revise the maintenance program to incorporate certain maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations as specified in Airbus A340 ALS Part 5, revision 00. Include new actions (e.g., inspections) and Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCLs).

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Compliance Time

Within 12 months of the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

All Airbus Model A340-200, A340-300, A340-500, and A340-600 series airplanes.

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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

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