AD 2014-13-17
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the right inner tank fuel pump, specifically Part Number 2052Cxx series, leading to a loss of one phase on the pump supply and the associated circuit breaker failing to trip, which may result in fuel pump thermal fuses not operating as expected, causing an overheat condition exceeding 200°C and potentially leading to a fuel tank explosion.
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Required Actions
Conduct repetitive functional tests of the circuit breakers for the fuel pump power supply. Replace certain circuit breakers depending on the findings of the functional tests.
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Compliance Time
Within 12 months of the effective date of the AD.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A300 series airplanes, Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes, Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called Model A300-600 series airplanes), and Model A310 series airplanes.
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