# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-200, A340-200, and A340-300 Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2006-10-19 · Effective 2006-11-03 · 71 FR 61639
## Document
- **Document number:** E6-17426
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule; request for comments.
- **Citation:** 71 FR 61639
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2006/10/19/E6-17426/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a330-200-a340-200-and-a340-300-airplanes)
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