Airworthiness directives › 2012-16-05
AD 2012-16-05 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
Models named: A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -243, A330-223F, -243F, A340-211, -212, -213. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.
Applicability*9
This AD applies to the airplanes specified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of this AD, certificated in any category. (1) Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, and -243 airplanes; all serial numbers; except those on which Airbus modification 200242 has been accomplished in production. (2) Airbus Model A330-223F and -243F airplanes; all serial numbers; except airplanes identified in paragraph (c)(2)(i) or (c)(2)(ii) of this AD. (i) Airplanes on which Airbus modification 58623 has been accomplished in production and on which Airbus modification 200281 has not been accomplished in production; or (ii) Airplanes on which modification 200242 has been accomplished in production. (3) Airbus Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, -313, -541, and -642 airplanes; all serial numbers; except airplanes on which Airbus modification 200242 has been accomplished in production.
Compliance
You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions have already been done.
Required actions
Within 48 months after the effective date of this AD, do the actions specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD, as applicable. (1) For Model A330-200 and -200F series airplanes, and Model A340-200 and -300 series airplanes: Modify the control circuit for the fuel pump for the center fuel tank, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-28-3113, Revision 01, dated March 27, 2012 (for Model A330-200 and -200 freighter series airplanes); or A340-28-4129, Revision 01, dated March 27, 2012 (for Model A340-200 and -300 series airplanes). (2) For Model A340-500 and -600 series airplanes: Modify the control circuit for the fuel pump for the rear and/or center fuel tanks, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-28-5051, dated September 1, 2011.
Unsafe condition
This AD was prompted by 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, could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the airplane.
Affected ADs
None.
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