AD 2023-13-04

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

AD Number
2023-13-04
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2023-0924
FR Citation
88 FR 46057

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus SAS Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Reports of fuel pumps showing cavitation erosion that exposed the fuel pump power supply wires, which may result in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Replace affected parts, which would terminate the repetitive inspections, as specified in EASA AD 2022-0197. Prohibit the installation of certain affected parts. Retain the requirements of AD 2021-16-18.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus SAS Model A330-201, A330-202, A330-203, A330-223, A330-223F, A330-243, A330-243F, A330-301, A330-302, A330-303, A330-321, A330-322, A330-323, A330-341, A330-342, A330-343, A330-841, A330-941, A340-211, A340-212, A340-213, A340-311, A340-312, A340-313, A340-541, and A340-642 airplanes.

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