AD 2012-09-12
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A319-111 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Extrusion of the ACT manhole cover seals, leading to fuel and/or vapor leakage, which could result in a combustible fuel vapor/air mixture in the cargo compartment and consequent fire risk.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Required Actions
Replace the existing manhole seal with a new seal on certain ACTs. Add certain ACT-equipped airplanes to the applicability. Remove Model A320-111 airplanes from the applicability.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Compliance Time
Within 12 months of the effective date (June 21, 2012).
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, -133; Model A320-111, -211, -212, -214, -231, -232, -233; and Model A321-111, -112, -131 airplanes equipped with an additional center tank (ACT).
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Source: Official FAA Source ↗
Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain
This site is not affiliated with or endorsed by the FAA. Always verify with official sources.