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Fuel pumps: EASA has A320 checked

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The European aviation authority EASA sees a possible risk of explosion in some aircraft of the types Airbus A319, A320 and A321. Aircraft produced before June 30, 2015 that use certain fuel pumps are affected.

According to the airworthiness directive, a loose locking pin on the impeller shaft could be a source of sparks. According to EASA, this could be dangerous if the pump is not completely filled with kerosene. Airbus submitted a list of serial numbers to the authority.

The authority ruled that the affected parts must be replaced within ten days, but no later than after 50 flights. The operators should also be contacted by the manufacturer Airbus. In the unlikely event that an operator should neglect the rectification, the aircraft concerned is automatically banned from flying. This applies until the EASA instruction is fulfilled.

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