Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A319, A320, and A321 Series Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2003-12-23 · Effective 2004-01-27 · 68 FR 74161
Document
Document number
03-31063
Federal Register citation
68 FR 74161
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Publication date
2003-12-23
Effective date
2004-01-27
FAA docket
Docket No. 2002-NM-125-AD
Abstract
This amendment supersedes an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Airbus Model A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes, that currently requires modifying the fuel pipe couplings and installing bonding leads in specified locations within the fuel tank. This amendment continues to require the modification and installation, but adds new modifications of the bonding leads for certain airplanes. This amendment also changes the applicability of the existing AD. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent ignition sources and consequent fire/explosion in the fuel tank. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.