airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2023-09-25 · Effective 2023-10-30 · 88 FR 65585
Document
Document number
2023-20646
Federal Register citation
88 FR 65585
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus SAS
Publication date
2023-09-25
Effective date
2023-10-30
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2023-1217
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus SAS Model A330-200 series; A330-200 Freighter series; A330-300 series; A330-800 series; A330-900 series; A340-200 series; and A340-300 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of cracks found in the scroll housing assembly of Honeywell GTCP331-350 auxiliary power units (APUs). This AD requires replacing each affected APU or re- identifying certain APU scroll housing assemblies, and prohibits the installation of affected parts under certain conditions, 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.