Daily News (New York), "Aging 'Scare Bus' Has Good Record, But Feds Eyed Fuel Tank Woes"

          The aging fleet of Airbus A300s has a good safety record, but a growing number of problems have dented the plane's reputation - including a recent federal finding that said an equipment flaw risked explosions in the jetliners' fuel tanks.
          "We call it the scare bus," said a flight attendant who was unwilling to be identified. "There are always maintenance problems on this aircraft. They are getting old. If you ask me, it was just a matter of time."
          The latest alert came Sept. 10, when the Federal Aviation Administration ordered repairs and modifications of the fuel level sensors in all 157 A300 jets registered in the U.S. The change was necessary to "prevent the possibility of overheating ... which could lead to the risk of explosion in the fuel tank," said the agency's Airworthiness Directive.