AD 97-07-09

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 Series Airplanes

AD Number
97-07-09
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
96-NM-101-AD
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A300 B2-1A Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 Series Airplanes
aircraft Airbus A300 B2-1C Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 Series Airplanes
aircraft Airbus A300 B2-203 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 Series Airplanes
aircraft Airbus A300 B2K-3C Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 Series Airplanes
aircraft Airbus A300 B4-103 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 Series Airplanes
aircraft Airbus A300 B4-203 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 Series Airplanes
aircraft Airbus A300 B4-2C Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Incorrect installation of the isolation valve and crossfeed valve control unit 5QB could cause the flight crew to inadvertently shut off the flow of fuel from wing tank 2A to the number 2 engine, resulting in engine failure during flight.

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Required Actions

Perform initial checks and functional tests of the control knobs within 30 days after the effective date. Repeat checks and tests at intervals not exceeding 500 hours time-in-service or before further flight after maintenance. Replace the control unit and knobs with modified equipment within 2 years to terminate repetitive checks.

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Compliance Time

Within 30 days after the effective date (for initial checks) and within 2 years after the effective date (for replacements). Repetitive checks must be done every 500 hours time-in-service or before further flight after maintenance.

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A300 B2-1A, B2-1C, B2-203, B2K-3C, B4-103, B4-203, B4-2C airplanes, as listed in specified Airbus service documents.

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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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