airworthiness · Rule · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2018-02-12 · Effective 2018-02-27 · 83 FR 5904
Document
Document number
2018-02751
Federal Register citation
83 FR 5904
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus
Publication date
2018-02-12
Effective date
2018-02-27
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2018-0075
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A330-300 series airplanes. This AD requires contacting the FAA to obtain instructions for addressing the unsafe condition on these products, and doing the actions specified in those instructions. This AD was prompted by a report indicating that a pipe of the fire extinguishing system in the forward cargo compartment was too long, and therefore could be installed only under stress, which applies pressure to the pipe clamp. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.