airworthiness · Rule · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2020-08-04 · Effective 2020-08-19 · 85 FR 47013
Document
Document number
2020-16892
Federal Register citation
85 FR 47013
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus SAS
Publication date
2020-08-04
Effective date
2020-08-19
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2020-0672
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus SAS Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of low halon concentration in the forward and aft cargo compartments due to air leakage through cargo door seals. This AD requires repetitive cleaning and greasing of affected cargo door seals, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.