AD 2016-16-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A310 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
The potential of ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors caused by latent failures, alterations, repairs, or maintenance actions, could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Revise the maintenance program or inspection program to incorporate revised fuel maintenance and inspection tasks as specified in Airbus A310 ALS Part 5.
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Compliance Time
Within 12 months of the effective date (September 14, 2016).
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Affected Aircraft
All Airbus Model A310 series airplanes.
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