airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2013-03-05 · Effective 2013-04-09 · 78 FR 14162
Document
Document number
2013-04340
Federal Register citation
78 FR 14162
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus
Publication date
2013-03-05
Effective date
2013-04-09
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2012-1159
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A310-203, -204, -222, -304, -322, and -324 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a design review of the fuel tank access covers and analyses comparing compliance of the access covers to different tire burst models. `Type 21' panels located within the debris zone revealed that they could not sustain the impact of the tire debris. This AD requires modifying the wing manhole surrounds and replacing certain fuel access panels. We are issuing this AD to prevent a possibility of a fire due to tire debris impact on the fuel access panels.