airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2016-05-06 · Effective 2016-06-10 · 81 FR 27305
Document
Document number
2016-10159
Federal Register citation
81 FR 27305
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus
Publication date
2016-05-06
Effective date
2016-06-10
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2015-8427
Abstract
We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2007-10-10 R1 for all Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes, and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called Model A300-600 series airplanes). AD 2007-10-10 R1 required revising the Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness to incorporate new limitations for fuel tank systems. This new AD requires revising the maintenance program or inspection program to incorporate revised fuel maintenance and inspection tasks. This AD was prompted by issuance of more restrictive maintenance requirements and/or airworthiness limitations 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.