# Proposed AD 2002-NM-97-AD: Airbus Model A300 B4-600R and A300 F4-600R Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2004-23-08
- Products: Airbus Industrie
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: September 9, 2003, 68 FR 53058
- Comments due: October 9, 2003
- Became: [AD 2004-23-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-23-08)
- Docket: 2002-NM-97-AD
- FR document: 03-22891
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/6e/c8/6ec87cfd3795daa83a2392e023ae65a1855c6d176c324c784bac7f7dfa6e81ef (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2003-09-09/pdf/03-22891.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/09/09/03-22891/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a300-b4-600r-and-a300-f4-600r-series-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/A88ED7465AD9014A86256D9C004AF679.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2002-NM-97-AD

## Summary

This document proposes the supersedure of an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Airbus Model A300 B4-600R and A300 F4-600R series airplanes, that currently requires a one-time visual inspection for damage of the center tank fuel pumps and fuel pump canisters, and replacement of damaged fuel pumps and fuel pump canisters with new or serviceable parts. That AD also requires repetitive visual inspections of the fuel pumps and repetitive eddy current inspections of the fuel pump canisters, and replacement of damaged fuel pumps and fuel pump canisters with new or serviceable parts. This action would mandate modification of the canisters of the center tank fuel pumps, which would terminate the repetitive inspections required by the existing AD. The actions specified by the proposed AD are intended to prevent damage to the fuel pump and fuel pump canister, which could result in loss of flame trap capability and could provide a fuel ignition source in the center fuel tank. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Notices in this docket

- Sep 9, 2003: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 03-22891, comments due Oct 9, 2003 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/09/09/03-22891/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a300-b4-600r-and-a300-f4-600r-series-airplanes)

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