# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2016-12-16 · Effective 2017-01-03 · 81 FR 90958
## Document
- **Document number:** 2016-30038
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Airbus
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule; request for comments.
- **Citation:** 81 FR 90958
- **Publication date:** 2016-12-16
- **Effective date:** 2017-01-03
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2016-9509
## Abstract

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. This AD requires repetitive general visual inspections for broken battery retaining rods and replacement if necessary. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/16/2016-30038/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes)
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