# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2018-02-15 · Effective 2018-02-15 · 83 FR 6791
## Document
- **Document number:** 2018-03185
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Airbus
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule; request for comments.
- **Citation:** 83 FR 6791
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/02/15/2018-03185/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes)
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