Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-13750 · Airbus Model A310 Series Airplanes
Airbus Model A310 Series Airplanes
Superseded. A later AD replaced this one: AD 2008-01-05. Comply with the one in force.
Model A310 series airplanes on which neither Airbus Modification 12427 nor 12435 has been accomplished, certificated in any category.
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Airbus Model A310 series airplanes, that requires modification of certain wires in the right-hand wing. This action is necessary to ensure that fuel quantity indication wires are properly separated from wires carrying 115-volt alternating current (AC). Improper separation of such wires, in the event of wire damage, could lead to a short circuit and a possible ignition source, which could result in a fire in the airplane. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.
To ensure that fuel quantity indication wires are properly separated from wires carrying 115-volt alternating current (AC), accomplish the following:
(a) Within 4,000 flight hours after the effective date of this AD: Modify the routing of wires in the right-hand wing by installing cable sleeves, per the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A310-28-2148, Revision 01, dated October 29, 2002.
(b) Modification of the routing of wires accomplished before the effective date of this AD per Airbus Service Bulletin A310-28-2148, dated January 23, 2002, is acceptable for compliance with the corresponding requirements of paragraph (a) of this AD.
(c) In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, is authorized to approve alternative methods of compliance for this AD.
(d) Unless otherwise specified in this AD, the actions shall be done in accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin A310-28-2148, Revision 01, dated October 29, 2002. This incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Copies may be obtained from Airbus, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call (202) 741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.
Note 1: The subject of this AD is addressed in French airworthiness directive 2002-578(B), dated November 27, 2002.
