AD Amdt-39-10535

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300, A310, and A300-600 Series Airplanes

AD Number
Amdt-39-10535
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. 98-NM-13-AD
FR Citation
63 FR 27674

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A300 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300, A310, and A300-600 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Sticking of non-return valves located in the engine fuel feed lines on the outer fuel tank could result in internal fuel transfer from the center tank to the inner or outer tank, leading to fuel spillage overboard through the vent system and insufficient fuel for the airplane to reach its flight destination.

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Required Actions

Replace non-return valves in the engine fuel feed lines on the outer fuel tank with new return valves. For certain airplanes, replace inner tank booster pump canisters with modified canisters.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A300, A310, and A300-600 series airplanes subject to mandatory continuing airworthiness information by a foreign civil airworthiness authority.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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