Fuel — Pumps — Replacement
- Published
- Effective
- Deadline
- Replaces
- 2021-0115-E
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What to do
Operators of Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft must replace any affected fuel pump within 10 days or 50 flight cycles after 27 April 2021, whichever is later. Maintenance actions involving affected parts are prohibited until replacement is completed. Installation of affected parts on any aircraft is forbidden from 27 April 2021 onward. Alternative compliance methods may be approved by EASA upon request.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0115R1 is a regulatory document addressing a safety issue with fuel pumps, Part Number P99C38-605, installed on Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft. The directive mandates the replacement of affected fuel pumps due to a potential manufacturing defect that could lead to an ignition source in the fuel tank. This AD applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the specified aircraft models.
What changed
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0115R1 revises the original Emergency AD 2021-0115-E by amending the definition of affected parts and incorporating inspection instructions from the SAFRAN Service Bulletin. It updates the list of affected fuel pump serial numbers and references the revised Airbus Alert Operators Transmission and Service Bulletin for compliance procedures.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals because the identified defect in the fuel pumps poses a risk of fuel tank explosion, which can lead to catastrophic loss of the aircraft. Operators and maintenance organizations must ensure affected parts are replaced promptly to maintain airworthiness and comply with EU regulations. Failure to comply could result in grounding of aircraft and regulatory penalties.
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