# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A319-100 Series Airplanes, Model A320-111 Airplanes, Model A320-200 Series Airplanes, and Model A321-100 Series Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2005-11-14 · Effective 2005-12-19 · 70 FR 69067
## Document
- **Document number:** 05-22219
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Airbus Model A319-100 Series
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 70 FR 69067
- **Publication date:** 2005-11-14
- **Effective date:** 2005-12-19
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2005-22120
## Abstract

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A319-100 series airplanes, Model A320-111 airplanes, Model A320-200 series airplanes, and Model A321-100 series airplanes equipped with any additional center tank (ACT). This AD requires identifying the part number of the ACT and, for certain ACTs, replacing the outer ACT manhole cover and seal. This AD results from reports of an ACT fuel transfer failure due to air leakage around the seal of the outer manhole covers of the ACTs. We are issuing this AD to prevent this leakage, which could result in fuel or fuel vapor leaking into the cargo compartment, and consequent increased risk of a fire in the cargo compartment.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/11/14/05-22219/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a319-100-series-airplanes-model-a320-111-airplanes-model)
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