# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2023-05-22 · Effective 2023-06-26 · 88 FR 32628
## Document
- **Document number:** 2023-10786
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Airbus SAS
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 88 FR 32628
- **Publication date:** 2023-05-22
- **Effective date:** 2023-06-26
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2022-1491
## Abstract

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus SAS Model A318 series airplanes; Model A319 series airplanes; Model A320-211, -212, -214, -216, -231, -232, -233, -251N, -252N, - 253N, -271N, -272N, and -273N airplanes; and Model A321 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report that certain overheat detection system (OHDS) sensing elements installed at certain positions might not properly detect thermal bleed leak events due to a quality escape during the manufacturing process. This AD requires a one-time detailed inspection of each affected part installed at an affected position and replacement if necessary, and prohibits the installation of affected parts at affected positions, 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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/05/22/2023-10786/airworthiness-directives-airbus-sas-airplanes)
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