Summary
The FAA is revising an existing airworthiness directive (AD), which applies to all Airbus Model A300-600 series airplanes. That AD currently requires revising the Airworthiness Limitations section of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness to incorporate new limitations for fuel tank systems. This AD clarifies the intended effect of the AD on spare and on-airplane fuel tank system components. This AD results from fuel system reviews conducted by the manufacturer. We are issuing this AD to prevent the potential of ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors caused by latent failures, alterations, repairs, or maintenance actions, could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the airplane.
Directive Details
AD Number
FAA-2009-1114
Document Number
E9-29376
Type
Rule
Publication Date
December 10, 2009
Effective Date
December 28, 2009
Affected Manufacturer
Airbus Model A300-600 Series
Criticality
important
Emergency
No
Docket ID
Docket No. FAA-2009-1114
Topics
Official Documents
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