84-09-02 AIRBUS INDUSTRIE: Amendment 39-4853. Applies to Model A300 B2 and B4 series airplanes, certificated in all categories. Compliance is required within the next 750 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished.
To prevent breakage of the fuel and hydraulic line attaching clamps in the engine pylons, which could result in line breakage and a consequent fire hazard, accomplish the following:
A. Remove the existing fuel and hydraulic line attaching clamps and brackets, and install new reinforced teflon-lined clamps and redesigned brackets in accordance with paragraph 2, "ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS," of Airbus Industrie Service Bulletin A300-54-007, Revision 5, dated December 22, 1978.
B. Alternate means of compliance which provide an equivalent level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region.
C. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base for the accomplishment of inspections and/or modifications required by this AD.
This amendment becomes effective June 1, 1984.