85-03-07 AIRBUS INDUSTRIE: Amendment 39-4999. Applies to Model A300 B2 and B4 series airplanes, serial numbers as listed in the Airbus Industrie Service Bulletin A300-28-039, Revision 2, dated December 17, 1981, certificated in all categories. To prevent rupture of the feeder fuel lines located inside the engine pylons, accomplish the following, unless previously accomplished:
A. Prior to the accumulation of 4,000 hours total time in service or within the next 120 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, install an additional clamp on the feeder fuel line located inside each engine pylon in accordance with the accomplishment instructions of the service bulletin.
B. Alternate means of compliance which provide an acceptable 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 March 11, 1985.