AD 2014-03-14
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A330-200 and -300 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Inefficient drainage on A340-500/-600 airplanes, non-explosion-proof bulb-type maintenance lights, and potential hot surfaces on bleed systems during normal or failure operations could lead to ignition sources inside fuel tanks, resulting in fuel tank explosions and loss of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Remove bulb-type maintenance lights; install a drain mast between Frame 80 and Frame 83 on A340-500/-600 airplanes; and install muffs on connecting bleed elements on A330 and A340-200/-300 airplanes.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
All Airbus Model A330-200 and -300 series airplanes, and Model A340-200, -300, -500, and -600 series airplanes.
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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026
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