airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2016-05-06 · Effective 2016-06-10 · 81 FR 27298
Document
Document number
2016-10215
Federal Register citation
81 FR 27298
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus
Publication date
2016-05-06
Effective date
2016-06-10
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2015-0250
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of airspeed indication discrepancies while flying at high altitudes in inclement weather. This AD requires replacing certain pitot probes on the captain, first officer, and standby sides with certain new pitot probes. We are issuing this AD to prevent airspeed indication discrepancies during inclement weather, which, depending on the prevailing altitude, could lead to unknown accumulation of ice crystals and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane.