airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2018-03-26 · Effective 2018-04-30 · 83 FR 12852
Document
Document number
2018-05013
Federal Register citation
83 FR 12852
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus
Publication date
2018-03-26
Effective date
2018-04-30
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2017-1096
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes; all Model A330-200 Freighter, -200, and -300 series airplanes; and all Model A340-200, -300, -500, and -600 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of false traffic collision avoidance system (TCAS) resolution advisories. This AD requires modifying the software in the TCAS computer processor or replacing the TCAS computer with a new TCAS computer. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.