# Proposed AD FAA-2004-19023: Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2004-25-11
- Products: Airbus
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: September 7, 2004, 69 FR 54055
- Comments due: October 7, 2004
- Became: [AD 2004-25-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-25-11)
- Docket: FAA-2004-19023 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2004-19023, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2004-NM-123-AD
- FR document: 04-20213
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/34/25/3425f3b8e707c52c4df698911be1dde6341848b5ee4cbf74eb3a8995021cb932 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2004-09-07/pdf/04-20213.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/07/04-20213/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a318-a319-a320-and-a321-series-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/6EF58EADCC7D593186256F08004F476C.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2004-19023

## Summary

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. This proposed AD would require removing two maintenance lights in the hydraulics bay, disconnecting the wiring for the lights, and modifying the switches. This proposed AD is prompted by underlying safety issues involved in fuel tank explosions on several large transport airplanes. We are proposing this AD to prevent an ignition source for fuel vapor in the hydraulics bay, which could result in fire or explosion in the adjacent center wing fuel tank.

## Notices in this docket

- Sep 7, 2004: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 04-20213, comments due Oct 7, 2004 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/07/04-20213/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a318-a319-a320-and-a321-series-airplanes)

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