Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-200, A340-200, and A340-300 Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2006-10-19 · Effective 2006-11-03 · 71 FR 61639
Document
Document number
E6-17426
Federal Register citation
71 FR 61639
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Category
airworthiness
Publication date
2006-10-19
Effective date
2006-11-03
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2006-26083
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A330-200, A340-200, and A340-300 airplanes. This AD requires the installation of heatshields in the belly fairing of the center fuselage. This AD results from fuel system reviews conducted by the manufacturer. We are issuing this AD to prevent exposing any fuel leaked from the center fuel tank to the hot temperature areas of the air conditioning packs, which could result in a fire and consequent fuel tank explosion.