Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A319 and A320 Series Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2004-05-05 · Effective 2004-06-09 · 69 FR 24938
Document
Document number
04-10019
Federal Register citation
69 FR 24938
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus Model A319 and A320 Series
Publication date
2004-05-05
Effective date
2004-06-09
FAA docket
Docket No. 2002-NM-278-AD
Abstract
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Airbus Model A319 and A320 series airplanes, that requires modifying the electrical bonding of the fuel return line in each wing between ribs 7 and 8. This action is necessary to reduce the potential for electrical arcing within the fuel tank due to insufficient electrical bonding, which could result in a fire or explosion in the fuel tank. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.