AD 92-23-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B2-1A | Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A300 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B2-1C | Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A300 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B2-203 | Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A300 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B2K-3C | Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A300 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-103 | Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A300 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-203 | Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A300 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-2C | Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A300 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the engine fire extinguishing system due to chafing or wear exceeding 0.6 mm (0.023 inch) on the engine fire extinguishing pipe in the pylon area at rib 12.
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Required Actions
Inspect the engine fire extinguishing pipe in the pylon area at rib 12 within 400 hours time-in-service after July 23, 1990. Perform repetitive inspections at intervals not exceeding 8,000 hours time-in-service if no chafing is found. Modify the pipe and test fire extinguishing bottles within 18 months after December 14, 1992.
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Compliance Time
Within 400 hours time-in-service after July 23, 1990; repetitive inspections at intervals not to exceed 8,000 hours time-in-service; and within 18 months after December 14, 1992.
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Affected Aircraft
AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A300 series airplanes equipped with General Electric engines, up to and including serial numbers 153 and 157, without Modification 8430 installed.
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