# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2017-06-29 · Effective 2017-08-03 · 82 FR 29371
## Document
- **Document number:** 2017-13409
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Airbus
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 82 FR 29371
- **Publication date:** 2017-06-29
- **Effective date:** 2017-08-03
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2016-8185
## Abstract

We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2003-18-06, which applied to certain Airbus Model A319-131 and -132 airplanes; Model A320-231, -232, and -233 airplanes; and Model A321-131 and -231 airplanes. AD 2003-18-06 required installing new anti-swivel plates and weights on the engine fan cowl door (FCD) latches and a new cowl door hold-open device. This AD retains the previous actions and requires modifying the engine FCDs, installing placards, and re-identifying the FCDs. This AD also adds airplanes to the applicability. This AD was prompted by reports of additional engine FCD in-flight losses, and a new FCD front latch and keeper assembly that has been developed to address this unsafe condition. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/06/29/2017-13409/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes)
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