airworthiness · Rule · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2017-12-14 · Effective 2017-12-29 · 82 FR 58718
Document
Document number
2017-26842
Federal Register citation
82 FR 58718
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus
Publication date
2017-12-14
Effective date
2017-12-29
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2017-1104
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A330-200, A330-200 Freighter, and A330-300 series airplanes; and Airbus Model A340-200, A340-300, A340-500, and A340-600 series airplanes. This AD requires repetitive inspections of certain fuel pumps for cavitation erosion, corrective action if necessary, and revision of the minimum equipment list (MEL). This AD was prompted by a report indicating that a fuel pump showing cavitation erosion breached the fuel pump housing and exposed the fuel pump power supply wires. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.