# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2018-02-12 · Effective 2018-02-27 · 83 FR 5904
## Document
- **Document number:** 2018-02751
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Airbus
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule; request for comments.
- **Citation:** 83 FR 5904
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/02/12/2018-02751/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes)
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