# Proposed AD FAA-2014-0189: Airbus Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2015-03-03
- Products: Airbus
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: April 8, 2014, 79 FR 19296
- Comments due: May 23, 2014
- Became: [AD 2015-03-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-03-03)
- Docket: FAA-2014-0189 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2014-0189, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2013-NM-181-AD
- FR document: 2014-07801
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/44/7c/447c3a0d7c1f5a4da62bd3f6582a84716fe9f98dc4f099d5bc543bced3e1da8f (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2014-04-08/pdf/2014-07801.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/04/08/2014-07801/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/4CF666C4648824E186257CB400475027.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2014-0189

## Summary

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A300 series airplanes, Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4- 600R series airplanes, and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called Model A300-600 series airplanes). This proposed AD was prompted by a report of chafing found on the overflow sensor harness of the surge tank, and subsequent contact between the electrical wiring and fuel tank structure. This proposed AD would require a one-time inspection for chafing of the overflow sensor harness and structural damage of the outer tank, and repair if necessary. This proposed AD would also require modification of the sensor harness. We are proposing this AD to prevent chafing of the harness and subsequent contact between the electrical wiring and fuel tank structure, which could result in electrical arcing and a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the airplane.

## Notices in this docket

- Apr 8, 2014: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2014-07801, comments due May 23, 2014 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/04/08/2014-07801/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes)

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