# Proposed AD 96-NM-103-AD: Airbus Model A320 Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 99-02-03
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: March 4, 1998, 63 FR 10572
- Comments due: April 3, 1998
- Became: [AD 99-02-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-02-03)
- Docket: 96-NM-103-AD
- FR document: 98-5480
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/b9/74/b97488429f81a408e56ba9a433a436b824e11145b607762dd4755611bf137817 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-03-04/pdf/98-5480.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/03/04/98-5480/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a320-series-airplanes
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/96-NM-103-AD

## Summary

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Airbus Model A320 series airplanes. This proposal would require installation of a rubber strip, and replacement of connection sheets and the seal retainer on the avionics compartment access door with new parts; and installation of drip pans and additional drain gutters on the avionics racks. This proposal is prompted by issuance of mandatory continuing airworthiness information by a foreign civil airworthiness authority. The actions specified by the proposed AD are intended to prevent the trickling of water into the avionics compartment, which could result in avionics computer and equipment malfunctions.

## Notices in this docket

- Mar 4, 1998: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 98-5480, comments due Apr 3, 1998 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/03/04/98-5480/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a320-series-airplanes)

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