airworthiness · Rule · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2018-05-30 · Effective 2018-05-30 · 83 FR 24654
Document
Document number
2018-11659
Federal Register citation
83 FR 24654
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus
Publication date
2018-05-30
Effective date
2018-05-30
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2018-0492
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A320-271N airplanes, and Model A321-271N, -271NX, -272N and -272NX airplanes. This AD requires replacing certain full authority digital engine control (FADEC) electronic engine controllers (EECs); or installing software standard FCS4.4 and re-identifying the FADEC EECs. This AD was prompted by a report that, when operated at low speed and high engine thrust, an engine did not restart following a fuel interruption shorter than five seconds. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.