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AD 2019-24-01 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

2020-02-19
2020-01-15
39-21012
FAA-2016-6144
Airframe
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Models named: A318-111, -112, -121, -122, A319-111, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

Applicability*9

This AD applies to the Airbus SAS airplanes, certificated in any category, identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (6) of this AD, except airplanes equipped with a flammability reduction means (FRM) approved by the FAA as compliant with the Fuel Tank Flammability Reduction (FTFR) requirements of 14 CFR 25.981(b) or 14 CFR 26.33(c)(1). (1) Model A318-111, -112, -121, and -122 airplanes. (2) Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, and -133 airplanes. (3) Model A320-211, -212, -214, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes. (4) Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -231, -212, -213, and -232 airplanes. (5) Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -223F, -243, and -243F airplanes. (6) Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, -313, -541, and -642 airplanes.

Compliance

Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done.

Required actions

Within 72 months after the effective date of this AD, modify the fuel quantity indicating system (FQIS) to prevent development of an ignition source inside the center fuel tank due to electrical fault conditions, using a method approved by the Manager, International Section, Transport Standard Branch, FAA.

Unsafe condition

This AD was prompted by the FAA's analysis of fuel system reviews on the affected airplanes conducted by the manufacturer. The FAA is issuing this AD to address ignition sources inside the center fuel tank, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the airplane.

Affected ADs

None.

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