# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2017-10-11 · Effective 2017-11-15 · 82 FR 47091
## Document
- **Document number:** 2017-21369
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Airbus
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 82 FR 47091
- **Publication date:** 2017-10-11
- **Effective date:** 2017-11-15
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2017-0515
## Abstract

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes, Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called Model A300-600 series airplanes), and Model A310 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of unreliable airspeed indications that were caused by pitot heater resistance shorted to ground. This AD requires replacement of certain parts. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/10/11/2017-21369/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes)
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