Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-14793 · Airbus Model A330-200, A340-200, and A340-300 Airplanes
Airbus Model A330-200, A340-200, and A340-300 Airplanes
Superseded. A later AD replaced this one: AD 2014-16-19. Comply with the one in force.
This AD applies to Airbus Model A330-200, A340-200, and A340-300 airplanes, certificated in any category; except airplanes on which Airbus Modification 49520 has been done in production.
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A330-200, A340-200, and A340-300 airplanes. This AD requires the installation of heatshields in the belly fairing of the center fuselage. This AD results from fuel system reviews conducted by the manufacturer. We are issuing this AD to prevent exposing any fuel leaked from the center fuel tank to the hot temperature areas of the air conditioning packs, which could result in a fire and consequent fuel tank explosion.
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 27 months after the effective date of this AD, install heatshields in the belly fairing of the center fuselage in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-21-3096, Revision 01, dated October 10, 2005 (for Model A330-200 airplanes); or Airbus Service Bulletin A340-21-4107, Revision 01, dated October 10, 2005 (for Model A340-200 and A340-300 airplanes); as applicable.
