Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B2 and B4; A300 B4-600, A300 B4-600R, and A300 F4-600R (Collectively Called A300-600); A310; A319; A320; A321; A330; and A340 Series Airplanes; Equipped With PPG Aerospace Windshields
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2003-09-02 · Effective 2003-10-07 · 68 FR 52085
Document
Document number
03-21871
Federal Register citation
68 FR 52085
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Publication date
2003-09-02
Effective date
2003-10-07
FAA docket
Docket No. 2002-NM-50-AD
Abstract
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Airbus Model A300 B2 and B4; A300 B4-600, A300 B4-600R, and A300 F4-600R (collectively called A300-600); A310; A319; A320; A321; A330; and A340 series airplanes; equipped with certain PPG Aerospace windshields. This AD requires replacement of certain windshields manufactured by PPG Aerospace with new windshields. This action is necessary to prevent failure of both structural plies of the windshield caused by overheating of the power lead wire, which could cause reduced structural integrity of the windshield assembly, and consequent loss of the windshield during flight. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.