airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2013-09-20 · Effective 2013-10-25 · 78 FR 57784
Document
Document number
2013-22542
Federal Register citation
78 FR 57784
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus
Publication date
2013-09-20
Effective date
2013-10-25
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2013-0463
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A330-200, -200 Freighter, and -300 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report that a certain wire harness located in the tail cone has wiring of a narrower gauge than design requires. This AD requires replacing the affected wire harness. We are issuing this AD to prevent damage to the affected wiring, which could create an ignition source in an area that might contain fuel vapors, possibly resulting in an uncontrolled fire and subsequent loss of the airplane.