Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 Airplanes; A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R Series Airplanes, and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F Airplanes (Collectively Called A300-600 Series Airplanes); and A310 Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2007-02-05 · Effective 2007-03-12 · 72 FR 5160
Document
Document number
E7-1602
Federal Register citation
72 FR 5160
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus Model A300
Publication date
2007-02-05
Effective date
2007-03-12
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2006-24289
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus airplanes identified above. This AD requires improving the routing of certain electrical wire bundles in certain airplane zones, as applicable to the airplane model. This AD results from fuel system reviews conducted by the manufacturer. We are issuing this AD to reduce the potential of ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the airplane.