AD 94-16-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A340-211 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Industrie Model A340-211 and -311 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A340-311 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Industrie Model A340-211 and -311 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Insufficient clearance between bonding leads and fuel quantity indicating (FQI) system probes, temperature sensor, or compensator could lead to electrical arcing and resultant fire during a lightning strike.
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Required Actions
Modify bonding leads on specified fuel system components by installing shorter leads or rerouting them per Airbus Service Bulletins A340-28-4008 and A340-28-4012. Compliance may be adjusted with FAA approval.
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Compliance Time
within 100 landings after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A340-211 and -311 series airplanes where Modifications 42038, 42337, and 42338 (referencing the specified Service Bulletins) have not been installed.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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