airworthiness · Rule · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2018-03-09 · Effective 2018-03-26 · 83 FR 10358
Document
Document number
2018-04646
Federal Register citation
83 FR 10358
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus
Publication date
2018-03-09
Effective date
2018-03-26
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2018-0164
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A320-214, -251N, and -271N airplanes. This AD requires an inspection for any damaged bolt and nut in each cargo fire extinguishing bottle installation, and replacement of any damaged bolt and nut. This AD was prompted by a report that a dynamometric key, previously used for installing the cargo fire extinguishing bottle system, was out of tolerance. As a result, an incorrect torque value may have been applied to the bolts maintaining the fire extinguishing bottles in place. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.