Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R Series Airplanes, and Model C4-605R Variant F Airplanes (Collectively Called A300-600 Series Airplanes); and Model A310 Series Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2005-05-18 · Effective 2005-06-22 · 70 FR 28417
Document
Document number
05-9658
Federal Register citation
70 FR 28417
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Publication date
2005-05-18
Effective date
2005-06-22
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2005-20625
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus model airplanes, as specified above. This AD requires modifying the electrical bonding points of additional center tanks. This AD is prompted by the results of fuel system reviews conducted by the manufacturer. We are issuing this AD to prevent electrical arcing inside the fuel tank, due to insufficient bonding, which could result in the ignition of fuel vapors with a potential risk of explosion of the fuel tank.