Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2007-07-24 · Effective 2007-08-28 · 72 FR 40222
Document
Document number
E7-14044
Federal Register citation
72 FR 40222
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Publication date
2007-07-24
Effective date
2007-08-28
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2007-27268
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 airplanes. This AD requires revising the Airworthiness Limitations section of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness to incorporate new limitations for fuel tank systems. This AD results from fuel system reviews conducted by the manufacturer. We are issuing this AD to prevent the potential of ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the airplane.