AD 2017-10-17

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AD Number
2017-10-17
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2016-9524
FR Citation
82 FR 24017

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A330-200 Freighter Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Failure to comply with the approved Fuel Airworthiness Limitations (FAL) could result in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Revise the maintenance or inspection program to include new fuel airworthiness limitations as specified in Airbus A330 ALS Part 5 Revision 01.

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Compliance Time

Within 12 months of the effective date (June 29, 2017).

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A330-223F, -243F, -201, -202, -203, -223, -243, -301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes, certificated in any category, with an original certificate of airworthiness or original export certificate of airworthiness issued on or before October 28, 2015.

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