Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 Series Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2004-12-09 · Effective 2005-01-13 · 69 FR 71342
Document
Document number
04-26916
Federal Register citation
69 FR 71342
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Publication date
2004-12-09
Effective date
2005-01-13
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2004-19023
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. This AD requires removing two maintenance lights in the hydraulics bay, disconnecting the wiring for the lights, and modifying the switches. This AD is prompted by underlying safety issues involved in fuel tank explosions on several large transport airplanes. We are issuing this AD to prevent an ignition source for fuel vapor in the hydraulics bay, which could result in fire or explosion in the adjacent center wing fuel tank.