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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

The Federal Aviation Administration published this proposed rule in the Federal Register on February 21, 2024. Comments closed on April 8, 2024.

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What the agency says

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus SAS Model A330-800 and A330-900 series airplanes. This proposed 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 proposed AD would require 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 proposed for incorporation by reference (IBR). The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

Key facts

Document number
2024-03464
Type
Proposed rule
Action
Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
Agency
Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration
Published
February 21, 2024
Comments due
April 8, 2024
Dates
The FAA must receive comments on this proposed AD by April 8, 2024.
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2024-0233; Project Identifier MCAI-2023-01003-T
Regulation ID (RIN)
2120-AA64
Code of Federal Regulations
14 CFR 39
Topics
Air transportation; Aircraft; Aviation safety; Incorporation by reference; Safety
Pages
3

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