Fuel – Fuel Pump – Inspection
Superseded. Comply with 2022-0197, which replaces this document.
- Published
- Effective
- Deadline
- Replaces
- 2019-0291R1
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What to do
Operators of affected Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes must inspect fuel pumps with part numbers 568-1-28300-101, 568-1-28300-103, or 568-1-28300-200 at specified locations within defined compliance times. Inspections must be repeated at intervals depending on erosion findings, and any pumps showing severe erosion or breakthrough must be replaced or deactivated before further flight. Installation of serviceable parts is allowed with mandatory inspections following installation.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0283 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes. It addresses fuel pumps with specific part numbers installed at designated locations on these aircraft models. The directive mandates inspections and potential replacements of fuel pumps showing erosion to prevent fuel tank ignition risks.
What changed
EASA AD 2020-0283 supersedes the previous AD 2019-0291R1 and expands the applicability to include additional Airbus A330 models such as the A330-743L and A330-841. It introduces amended compliance times for inspections of fuel pumps installed at Location A and requires repetitive inspections regardless of pump location. The directive also clarifies inspection intervals based on erosion severity and flight cycle accumulation.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals because it addresses a safety risk involving fuel pump cavitation erosion that could lead to fuel tank explosions. Operators and maintenance organizations must ensure compliance to maintain aircraft airworthiness and prevent potential catastrophic failures. The directive impacts maintenance scheduling, parts management, and operational safety procedures.
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