# Proposed AD FAA-2004-18565: Airbus Model A330, A340-200, and A340- 300 Series Airplanes; and A340-541 and -642 Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2006-02-09
- Products: Airbus
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: July 8, 2004, 69 FR 41211
- Comments due: August 9, 2004
- Became: [AD 2006-02-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-02-09)
- Docket: FAA-2004-18565 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2004-18565, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2003-NM-168-AD
- FR document: 04-15516
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/bd/22/bd227d9d421bc5f0a6a59787f2b2b49b435547a5e35ddc7c42e19b38ace297a1 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2004-07-08/pdf/04-15516.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/07/08/04-15516/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a330-a340-200-and-a340-300-series-airplanes-and-a340-541-and
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/3CF876F7B383378386256ECB0055AA48.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2004-18565

## Summary

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A330, A340-200, and A340-300 series airplanes; and A340-541 and -642 airplanes. This proposed AD would require inspecting for damage to certain actuators of the low-pressure shut-off valve (LPSOV), and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of damage to the LPSOV pedestal. We are proposing this AD to ensure that, in the event of an engine fire, the LPSOV actuator functions properly to delay or block the fuel flow to the engine and prevent an uncontrollable fire.

## Notices in this docket

- Jul 8, 2004: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 04-15516, comments due Aug 9, 2004 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/07/08/04-15516/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a330-a340-200-and-a340-300-series-airplanes-and-a340-541-and)

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