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2015-21-03: Fuel flow system

FAA order 2015-21-03 is an airworthiness directive in force since November 23, 2015. The FAA's subject line: Fuel flow system. It names Airbus A330: about 153 aircraft on the U.S. register today, though an order usually covers particular versions or serial numbers rather than every one. System: engine.

What it applies to as the FAA lists it

Kind of product: Aircraft
Makes: Airbus SAS
Models: A330-243, A330-243F, A330-341, A330-342, A330-343
On this site: Airbus A330 153 registered

Dates and paperwork

In force since: November 23, 2015
Published: October 19, 2015 (signed October 6, 2015)
Docket: FAA-2014-0656
Replaces: 2011-06-04, 2010-08-08
Status: Current
The FAA's document: Read the order on the FAA's site

The FAA's summary their words, unchanged

We are removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2010-08-08, which applied to certain Airbus Model A330-243, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes. AD 2010-08-08 required deactivating the water scavenge automatic operation and revising the Limitations section of the airplane flight manual (AFM). We are also removing AD 2011-06-04, which applied to certain Airbus Model A330-243F airplanes. AD 2011-06-04 required revising the Limitations section of the AFM. We issued ADs 2010-08-08 and 2011-06-04 to prevent fuel flow restriction, caused by ice, resulting in a possible engine surge or stall condition, and the engine being unable to provide the commanded thrust. Since we issued AD 2010-08-08 and AD 2011-06-04, we received new data indicating that the water scavenge system (WSS) operation does not induce any risk of fuel feed system (including the engine) blockage by ice on the pipework or pump inlets. We have also determined that the risk of fuel flow restriction by ice at the fuel oil heatexchanger (FOHE) interface on airplanes equipped with Rolls-Royce Trent 700 engines is now addressed by a redesigned FOHE, which incorporates enhanced anti-icing and de- icing performance.

The order itself the regulatory text, as published

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Adoption of the Amendment 

	Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: 

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 

0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: 

	Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. 

Sec.  39.13  [Amended] 

0 2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by: 0 (a) Removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2010-08-08, Amendment 39- 16263 (75 FR 19196, April 14, 2010); and AD 2011-06-04, Amendment 39- 16628 (76 FR 13075, March 10, 2011), and 0 (b) Adding the following new AD: 

2015-21-03 Airbus: Amendment 39-18295. Docket No. FAA-2014-0656; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-224-AD. 

(a) Effective Date 

	This AD becomes effective November 23, 2015. 

(b) Affected ADs 

	This AD removes AD 2010-08-08, Amendment 39-16263 (75 FR 19196, April 14, 2010); and AD 2011-06-04, Amendment 39-16628 (76 FR 13075, March 10, 2011). 

(c) Applicability 

	This AD appliesto the airplanes specified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD. 
	(1) Airbus Model A330-243, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes, certificated in any category, all manufacturer serial numbers equipped with Rolls-Royce Trent 700 engines, on which Airbus Modification 56966MP16199 has been embodied in production or Airbus Service Bulletin A330-28-3105 has been embodied in service. 
	(2) Airbus Model A330-243F airplanes, certificated in any category, all manufacturer serial numbers on which Airbus Modification 56966H16199 has been embodied in production or Airbus Service Bulletin A330-28-3105 has been embodied in service.

Related safety bulletins advice on the same designs, not orders

2017-07-19NM-17-20 · Equipment/Furnishings

2009-06-01NM-09-33 · Flight Control Primary Computer (FCPC)

2008-12-11NM-09-03 · Engine Fuel and Control - Implementing Fuel Tank System Airworthiness Limitations

2008-09-03NM-08-43 · Cabin Equipment/Furnishings - Seats

2008-07-02NM-08-31 · Equipment/Furnishings: Non-Textile Floors

Source: FAA Dynamic Regulatory System, airworthiness directives. The FAA's document is the authority; the register counts are this site's, from the FAA register of November 6, 2026. Connections as data: /graph/directive/2015-21-03.json · aircraft systems.