Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-13899 · Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 Series Airplanes
Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 Series Airplanes
This AD applies to Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes; certificated in any category; except those airplanes on which Airbus Modification 33518 has been accomplished in production.
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. This AD requires removing two maintenance lights in the hydraulics bay, disconnecting the wiring for the lights, and modifying the switches. This AD is prompted by underlying safety issues involved in fuel tank explosions on several large transport airplanes. We are issuing this AD to prevent an ignition source for fuel vapor in the hydraulics bay, which could result in fire or explosion in the adjacent center wing fuel tank.
You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions have already been done.
Within 19 months after the effective date of this AD, remove maintenance lights 9LL and 10LL from the hydraulics bay, disconnect the wiring for the lights, and modify the 12LL switches. Do the actions in accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin A320-92-1032, dated March 8, 2004.
