# Proposed AD FAA-2016-6418: Airbus Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2016-20-10
- Products: Airbus
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: May 9, 2016, 81 FR 28033
- Comments due: June 23, 2016
- Became: [AD 2016-20-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-20-10)
- Docket: FAA-2016-6418 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2016-6418, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2015-NM-158-AD
- FR document: 2016-10633
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/c9/e6/c9e6cfabea537647e347257c625f0c9c6bd8ef91cdb39dd9930d1fcef50e7ef5 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-05-09/pdf/2016-10633.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/05/09/2016-10633/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/8331952FC64EA99586257FAE004AD6CC.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2016-6418

## Summary

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A330-200 Freighter, -200, and -300 series airplanes; and Airbus Model A340-200, -300, -500, and -600 series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of fuel leaking through fuel pump electrical connectors and fuel pump electrical connector damage caused by the build-up of moisture behind the electrical connector. Electrical connectors that become damaged by moisture can create an ignition source and a fuel leak. This proposed AD would require an inspection of the fuel pumps to identify their part numbers and replacement of affected pumps. We are proposing this AD to prevent a potential ignition source and a fuel leak due to damaged fuel pump electrical connectors. This condition creates a flammability risk in an area adjacent to the fuel tank.

## Notices in this docket

- May 9, 2016: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2016-10633, comments due Jun 23, 2016 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/05/09/2016-10633/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes)

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