| AD Number | 80-26-07 R1 | Status | Active |
| Effective Date | July 22, 1981 | Issue Date | Not specified |
| Docket Number | Unknown | Amendment | 39-4162 |
| Product Type | ["Aircraft"] | Product Subtype | ["Large Airplane"] |
| CFR Part | --- - Part 39 | CFR Section | N/A |
| Citation | This information is not available. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) | Airbus |
| Model(s) | A300 B2-1A A300 B2-1C A300 B2-203 A300 B2K-3C A300 B4-103 A300 B4-203 A300 B4-2C |
80-26-07 R1 GROUPEMENT d'INTERET ECONOMIQUE AIRBUS (AIRBUS INDUSTRIE): Amendment 39-3996 as amended by Amendment 39-4162. Applies to Model A300 series airplanes certified in all categories.
Compliance required as indicated unless already accomplished.
To detect improper installation of the APU generator feeder cable splices and to prevent a possible fire hazard, accomplish the following:
A. Within one week after the effective date of this AD render the APU generator electrically inoperative and place an "APU GENERATOR INOP" placard in view of the flight crew in airplanes manufacturer serial numbers (MSN) 002 through 116 except 082, 089, 090, and 095, that have been modified in accordance with Airbus Industrie Modification No. 2676, until Paragraph E below is accomplished.
B. Within the next 100 flights after the effective date of this AD, inspect the APU generator feeder cable splices at station 809VS of manufacturer serial numbers (MSN) 002 through 116 except 082, 089, 090, and 095, which have not been modified by Airbus Industrie Modification No. 2676, in accordance with paragraphs DD.2 and .3 of Airbus Industrie ALL OPERATORS TELEX (AOT) 24/80/102 dated October 30, 1980, or paragraph 2.B(1)(A) of Airbus Industrie Service Bulletin Number A300-24-048 dated January 6, 1981, or later FAA approved revisions.
1. If any indication of splice overheat is found or any crimped splices are not correct, replace all affected feeder cable splices in accordance with Paragraph E, below, prior to the next flight or render the APU generator electrically inoperative and place an "APU GENERATOR INOP" placard in view of the flight crew until Paragraph E, below, is accomplished.
2. If incorrect insulating heat shrink sleeves are discovered, but no indications of splice overheat or incorrectly crimped splices are found, flight operations may be continued with inspections every 100 flights, until the replacement required by Paragraph C, below, is accomplished.
C. Replace all APU generator feeder crimped splices which have incorrect insulating heat shrink sleeves in accordance with Paragraph E, below, by July 1, 1981.
D. Replace all APU generator feeder crimped splices covered by B(1), above, in accordance with Paragraph E, below, by July 1, 1981.
E. Replace the splices and sleeves in accordance with Airbus Industrie AOT 24/80/102 dated October 30, 1980, or A300 Service Bulletin 24-048 dated January 6, 1981, or later FAA approved revisions.
F. Within the next 250 flights from the effective date of this amendment, unless already accomplished, inspect the APU generator feeder cable splices at stations 808VS and 160VS of manufacturer serial numbers (MSN) 002 through 119, except 029, 090, 112, and 117, in accordance with paragraph 2.b of Airbus Industrie Service Bulletin A300-24-050, dated March 31, 1981, or later FAA approved revisions.
1. If any indication of splice overheat is found, replace the defective splice(s) plus the corresponding splices of the same phase in accordance with paragraph G, prior to the next flight, or render the APU generator electrically inoperative and place an "APU GENERATOR INOP" placard in view of the flight crew until paragraph G below is accomplished.
2. If incorrectly crimped splices are found, replace the defective splices before December 31, 1981, in accordance with paragraph G below.
3. If no indications of overheating or incorrect crimping are found, no further action is required.
G. Replace the defective splices at stations 808VS and 160VS in accordance with Airbus Industrie Service Bulletin A300-24-049, dated March 31, 1981, or later FAA approved revisions.
H. Alternative methods of compliance with this AD which provide an equivalent level of safety may be utilized when they are approved by the Chief, Seattle Area Aircraft Certification Office, FAA Northwest Region.
The manufacturer's specifications and procedures identified and described in this directive are incorporated herein and made a part hereof pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(1). All persons affected by this directive who have not already received these documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Groupement d'Interet Economique, Airbus Industrie, Avenue Lucien, Servanty - B.P. No 33, 31700 Blagnac, France. These documents may also be examined at the FAA Northwest Region, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington 98108.
Amendment 39-3996 became effective on December 30, 1980.
This amendment 39-4162 becomes effective July 22, 1981.