airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2020-03-20 · Effective 2020-04-24 · 85 FR 15924
Document
Document number
2020-05667
Federal Register citation
85 FR 15924
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus
Publication date
2020-03-20
Effective date
2020-04-24
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2019-0970
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus Helicopters Model AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L, AS332L1, and AS332L2 helicopters. This AD requires removing the drain plugs from the fuel tank compartments located under the bottom structure. This AD was prompted by the discovery that a modification to the fuel tank could lead to fuel accumulating in an area containing electrical equipment and subsequent ignition of fuel vapors. The actions of this AD are intended to address an unsafe condition on these products.