# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A319-131 and -132; A320-231, -232, and -233; and A321-131 and -231 Series Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2003-09-11 · Effective 2003-10-16 · 68 FR 53501
## Document
- **Document number:** 03-22705
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 68 FR 53501
- **Publication date:** 2003-09-11
- **Effective date:** 2003-10-16
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. 2000-NM-411-AD
## Abstract

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Airbus Model A319-131 and -132; A320-231, -232, and -233; and A321-131 and -231 series airplanes, that requires installing new anti-swivel plates and weights on the engine fan cowl door latches and a new hold-open device. This action is necessary to prevent separation of the engine fan cowl door from the airplane in flight, which could result in damage to the airplane and hazards to persons or property on the ground. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/09/11/03-22705/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a319-131-and--132-a320-231--232-and--233-and-a321-131-and--231)
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