# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2024-10-21 · Effective 2024-11-25 · 89 FR 84077
## Document
- **Document number:** 2024-23538
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Airbus SAS
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 89 FR 84077
- **Publication date:** 2024-10-21
- **Effective date:** 2024-11-25
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2024-0233
## Abstract

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus SAS Model A330-800 and A330-900 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of a protective cap found still in place on the drain hole of a fire extinguishing pipe, and by further investigations indicating these caps may have remained on other airplanes. This AD requires a one-time general visual inspection (GVI) of the engine fire extinguishing pipe drain hole and, depending on findings, removal of the protective cap, 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/2024/10/21/2024-23538/airworthiness-directives-airbus-sas-airplanes)
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