AD 2017-25-09
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Reports were received of finding cracked fuel pump canister hoods located in fuel tanks on in-service aeroplanes. Initial analyses, laboratory testing and examinations suggested that vibration-induced fatigue could have caused these cracks. However, initial data could not exclude some other potential contributing factors. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to detached canister hood fragments or debris being ingested into the fuel feed system. In addition, metallic debris inside the fuel tank could result in a potential source of fuel vapour ignition, possibly resulting in a fire or fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the aeroplane.
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Required Actions
Inspect the canister hood halves installed on all fuel pump canisters, and if any damage is found, replace them. For the wing inner and centre fuel tanks, an optional terminating action is available. For the outer tank fuel pumps and trim tank fuel pumps, repetitive detailed inspections are required. An optional terminating action is also available for these tanks.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
All Airbus Model A300 series airplanes; Model A310 series airplanes; and Model A300-600 series airplanes.
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