Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A318-111 and -112 Series Airplanes, and Model A319, A320, and A321 Series Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2009-11-27 · Effective 2009-12-14 · 74 FR 62219
Document
Document number
E9-28159
Federal Register citation
74 FR 62219
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus Model A318-111 and -112 Series
Publication date
2009-11-27
Effective date
2009-12-14
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2009-1073
Abstract
The FAA is revising an existing airworthiness directive (AD), which applies to all Airbus Model A318-111 and -112 series airplanes, and all Model A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. That AD currently requires revising the Airworthiness Limitations section of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness to incorporate new limitations for fuel tank systems. This AD clarifies the intended effect of the AD on spare and on-airplane fuel tank system components. 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.