airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2012-08-08 · Effective 2012-09-12 · 77 FR 47273
Document
Document number
2012-18884
Federal Register citation
77 FR 47273
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus
Publication date
2012-08-08
Effective date
2012-09-12
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2012-0264
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A300 B4-603, B4-605R, and B4-622R airplanes; Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes; and Model A300 F4-600R series airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report that chafing was detected between the autopilot electrical wiring conduit and the wing bottom skin. This AD requires modifying the wiring installation on the right-hand wing. We are issuing this AD to prevent sparking due to electrical chafing when flammable vapors are present in the area, which could cause an uncontrolled fire.