Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A319, A320, and A321 Series Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2005-03-18 · Effective 2005-04-22 · 70 FR 13094
Document
Document number
05-5140
Federal Register citation
70 FR 13094
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Publication date
2005-03-18
Effective date
2005-04-22
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2004-19264
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. This AD requires modification of certain auxiliary power unit (APU) alternating current (AC) generators. This AD is prompted by a report of an explosion in the APU compartment, which blew open the compartment doors. We are issuing this AD to prevent oil vapor leakage from the APU AC generator, which, when combined with an electric arc at the electrical receptacle, could result in a fire or explosion in the APU compartment during flight.