Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330 and A340 Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2007-07-12 · Effective 2007-08-16 · 72 FR 38006
Document
Document number
E7-13117
Federal Register citation
72 FR 38006
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus Model A330 and A340
Publication date
2007-07-12
Effective date
2007-08-16
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2007-27768
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A330 and A340 airplanes. This AD requires revising the Airworthiness Limitations Section of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness to incorporate new limitations for fuel tank systems. This AD results from fuel system reviews conducted 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.