# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2018-08-30 · Effective 2018-10-04 · 83 FR 44209
## Document
- **Document number:** 2018-18661
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Airbus SAS
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 83 FR 44209
- **Publication date:** 2018-08-30
- **Effective date:** 2018-10-04
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2018-0300
## Abstract

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus SAS Model A318, A319, and A320 series airplanes; and Model A321- 111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, -232, -251N, -253N, and -271N airplanes. This AD was prompted by a revision of an airworthiness limitations document that specifies more restrictive maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations. This AD requires revising the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate revised fuel airworthiness limitations. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/08/30/2018-18661/airworthiness-directives-airbus-sas-airplanes)
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