Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2007L01148:body:0:p2
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wing and their canister, and carry out any necessary rectifications in accordance with the instructions of Airbus SB A320-28-1102 Revision 2 or later DGAC approved revisions.

                   3. Unless already accomplished, inspect the 4 wing pumps and canisters, and carry out any necessary rectifications in accordance with the instructions of Airbus SB A320-28-1102 Revision 2 or later DGAC approved revisions.

               The aircraft incorporating Airbus SB A320-28-1102 Revision 1 are considered compliant to Requirement 3.

                4. Repeat the inspection detailed in Requirement 3 of this AD.

                5. Unless already accomplished, inspect fuel tanks, and carry out necessary rectifications in accordance with the instructions of Airbus SB A320-57-1117 Revision 2 or later DGAC approved revisions.

               The aircraft incorporating Airbus SB A320-57-1117 Revision 1 are considered compliant to Requirement 5.

                6. Inspect fuel tanks, and carry out necessary rectifications in accordance with the instructions of Airbus SB A320-57-1117 Revision 2 or later DGAC approved revisions; and install new fuel strainers in accordance with the instructions of Airbus SB A320-28-1149 original issue or later DGAC approved revisions.

               Terminating Action:

               Compliance with Requirement 6 is considered satisfactory terminating action from the inspection requirements of this AD.

             Note 2:  EASA AD No. 2006- 0236R1 dated 9 March 2007 refers.  This AD supersedes EASA AD 2006-0236 original issue.
Compliance:     1. Within 10 days from the effective date of this AD.

                2. Before further flight, after the effective date of this AD.

                3. Within 600 flight hours, after the effective date of this AD.

                4. Aircraft NOT incorporating SB A320-57-1117 Revision 1, Revision 2 or later DGAC approved revisions:

                Repetitively, at intervals not to exceed 600 flight hours.

                Aircraft incorporating SB A320-57-1117 Revision 1, Revision 2 or later DGAC approved revisions:

                Repetitively, at intervals not to exceed 3,000 flight hours.

                5. All aircraft in the applicability list, other than MSN 982, 1051 and 1083:

                Prior to 30th July 2011.

                Aircraft MSN 982, 1051 and 1083:

                Within 162 months from first entry into service of the aircraft.
                6. Within 162 months from first entry into service of the aircraft.
             This Amendment becomes effective on 30 April 2007.
Background:  On one A320 aircraft, labels were found floating in the fuel tank of the wing.  These flexible plastic labels are stuck to the wing structure to identify rib numbers and manhole fastener references.  The varnish coating and adhesive deteriorate in contact with fuel and the labels become detached.  Floating labels in the fuel tank could be ingested by the fuel pumps which could lead to failure of the pump.

             The original issue of this AD addressed the identified unsafe condition by mandating an operational limitation, a repetitive inspection of fuel pumps and a repetitive inspection of fuel tanks.

             Amendment 1 of this