Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-9736 · Airbus Airplanes
Airbus Airplanes
This AD applies to Airbus A320-111, A320-211, A320-212, A320-214, A320-231, A320-232, A320-233.
The models as the FAA's AD index lists them. The serial ranges, installed parts and exceptions are in the AD itself: read it at the FAA.
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Airbus Model A320 series airplanes, that requires an inspection to detect damage to the electrical wiring of the fuel tank of the wings and to verify if the proper P-clip is installed in the electrical wiring. This amendment also requires re-fitting any proper P-clip, replacing any improper P-clip with a new P-clip, and repairing damaged electrical wiring. This amendment is prompted by a report that incorrect P-clips were found installed in the electrical wiring of the fuel system on these airplanes. The actions specified by this AD are intended to ensure that the proper P-clips are installed. Improper P-clips could fail to adequately safeguard the fuel tank of the wing against a lightning strike, which could result in electrical arcing and resultant fire.
The aircraft, engines and makers this AD names, by the model designations in its text. A model listed here may still be outside the AD's serial ranges.
