Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-14453 · Airbus Model A330-200 and -300 Series Airplanes, Model A340-200 and -300 Series Airplanes, and Model A340-541 and A340-642 Airplanes
Airbus Model A330-200 and -300 Series Airplanes, Model A340-200 and -300 Series Airplanes, and Model A340-541 and A340-642 Airplanes
This AD applies to all Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -243, -301, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes; and Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, -313, -541, and -642 airplanes; certificated in any category.
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A330-200 and -300 series airplanes, Model A340-200 and - 300 series airplanes, and Model A340-541 and A340-642 airplanes. This AD requires revising the airplane flight manual by incorporating new procedures to follow in the event of a fuel leak. This AD results from a determination that, once a fuel leak is detected, fuel management procedures are a critical factor in limiting the consequences of the leak. We are issuing this AD to ensure that the flightcrew, in the event of a fuel leak, is advised of appropriate procedures to follow, such as isolating the fuel tanks, stopping any fuel transfers, and landing as soon as possible. Failure to follow these procedures could result in excessive fuel loss that could cause the engines to shut down during flight.
You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions have already been done.
Within 10 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the Limitations section of the A330/A340 AFM to include the information in the applicable temporary revision (TR) listed in Table 1 of this AD. Thereafter, operate the airplane according to the limitations and procedures in the applicable TR.
| Affected airplane models/series | AFM TR | TR approval date |
|---|---|---|
| A330-201, -202, -203, -223, and -243 airplanes | 4.02.00/31 | October 19, 2005. |
| A330-301, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes | 4.02.00/32 | October 19, 2005. |
| A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 airplanes | 4.02.00/46 | October 19, 2005. |
| A340-541 airplanes | 4.02.00/48 | October 19, 2005. |
| A340-642 airplanes | 4.02.00/47 | October 19, 2005. |
Note 1: The action required by paragraph (f) of this AD may be done by inserting into the AFM a copy of the applicable TR listed in Table 1 of this AD. When this TR has been included in the general revisions of the AFM, the general revisions may be inserted into the AFM, provided the relevant information in the general revision is identical to that in the applicable TR listed in Table 1 of this AD.
