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AD 2020-20-15 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

2020-11-12
2020-10-08
39-21271
FAA-2020-0348
Airframe
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Models named: A330-202, -203, -223, -243, A330-223F, -243F, A330-302, -303, -323, -343. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

Applicability*9

This AD applies to the Airbus SAS airplanes specified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (7) of this AD, certificated in any category, as identified in European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2020-0083, dated April 3, 2020 (“EASA AD 2020-0083”). (1) Model A330-202, -203, -223, and -243 airplanes. (2) Model A330-223F and -243F airplanes. (3) Model A330-302, -303, -323, and -343 airplanes. (4) Model A330-941 airplanes. (5) Model A340-313 airplanes. (6) Model A340-541 airplanes. (7) Model A340-642 airplanes.

Compliance

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

Required actions

Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD: Comply with all required actions and compliance times specified in, and in accordance with, EASA AD 2020-0083.

Unsafe condition

This AD was prompted by the results of laboratory tests on non-rechargeable lithium batteries installed in emergency locator transmitters (ELTs), which highlighted a lack of protection against currents of 28 volts DC or 115 volts AC that could lead to thermal runaway and a battery fire. The FAA is issuing this AD to address local (temporary) fires in non-rechargeable lithium batteries installed in ELTs, which could result in damage to the airplane and injury to occupants.

Affected ADs

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