airworthiness · Rule · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2018-02-15 · Effective 2018-02-15 · 83 FR 6791
Document
Document number
2018-03185
Federal Register citation
83 FR 6791
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus
Publication date
2018-02-15
Effective date
2018-02-15
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2018-0109
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A320-271N, A321-271N, and A321-272N airplanes. This AD requires de-pairing certain International Aero Engines (IAE) engines in order to continue to operate affected airplanes and discontinuing extended operations (ETOPS) for airplanes with at least one affected engine. This AD was prompted by reports of two engine in-flight shutdowns (IFSDs) and two rejected takeoffs. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.