# Proposed AD 2002-NM-278-AD: Airbus Model A319 and A320 Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2004-09-19
- Products: Airbus Industrie
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: February 6, 2004, 69 FR 5794
- Comments due: March 8, 2004
- Became: [AD 2004-09-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-09-19)
- Docket: 2002-NM-278-AD
- FR document: 04-2483
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/92/62/9262d4accf1b177a8f5880d7ef677d6cd81f0ebcf2729e6fe4fdf16bae83f74d (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2004-02-06/pdf/04-2483.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/02/06/04-2483/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a319-and-a320-series-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/23E56D08B5D7219986256E32005C8C0E.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2002-NM-278-AD

## Summary

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Airbus Model A319 and A320 series airplanes. This proposal would require modifying the electrical bonding of the fuel return line in each wing between ribs 7 and 8. This action is necessary to reduce the potential for electrical arcing within the fuel tank due to insufficient electrical bonding, which could result in a fire or explosion in the fuel tank. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Notices in this docket

- Feb 6, 2004: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 04-2483, comments due Mar 8, 2004 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/02/06/04-2483/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a319-and-a320-series-airplanes)

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