Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-223, -321, -322, and -323 Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2006-05-16 · Effective 2006-06-20 · 71 FR 28250
Document
Document number
06-4504
Federal Register citation
71 FR 28250
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Publication date
2006-05-16
Effective date
2006-06-20
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2004-19982
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A330-223, -321, -322, and -323 airplanes. This AD requires repetitive inspections of the firewall of the lower aft pylon fairing (LAPF), and corrective actions if necessary. This AD also provides an optional terminating action for the repetitive inspections. This AD results from reports of cracking of the LAPF firewall. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct this cracking, which could reduce the effectiveness of the firewall and result in an uncontrolled engine fire.