# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310 Series Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2007-10-16 · Effective 2007-11-20 · 72 FR 58499
## Document
- **Document number:** E7-20221
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Airbus Model A310 Series
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 72 FR 58499
- **Publication date:** 2007-10-16
- **Effective date:** 2007-11-20
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2007-27925
## Abstract

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A310 series 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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/10/16/E7-20221/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a310-series-airplanes)
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