AD 2022-04-08

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

AD Number
2022-04-08
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2021-0883
FR Citation
87 FR 12565

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus SAS Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

low halon concentration in the forward and aft cargo compartments due to air leakage through cargo compartment door seals, which could affect the fire extinguishing system efficiency in the cargo compartments, possibly resulting in failure of the system to contain a cargo compartment fire.

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Required Actions

replacing certain forward and aft cargo compartment door seals with new seals and installing a placard on the cargo compartment doors; and for certain airplanes, revising the existing airplane flight manual (AFM) to implement an operational limitation for certain routes.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus SAS Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes with certain PMA parts installed.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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