Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A319-100 and A320-200 Series Airplanes; and Model A320-111 Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2006-05-08 · Effective 2006-06-12 · 71 FR 26685
Document
Document number
06-4232
Federal Register citation
71 FR 26685
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus Model A319-100 and A320-200 Series
Publication date
2006-05-08
Effective date
2006-06-12
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2006-23948
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A319-100 and A320-200 series airplanes, and Model A320-111 airplanes. This AD requires modifying the wiring to the fuel pump control of the center fuel tank. This AD results from reports that the low-pressure warning for the fuel pumps of the center fuel tank has come on in flight. We are issuing this AD to ensure that the fuel pumps do not run while dry, which could result in a potential ignition source inside the center fuel tank, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the airplane.