# Proposed AD FAA-2005-21861: Airbus Model A320-111 Airplanes, and Model A320-200 Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2005-19-16
- Products: Airbus
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: July 19, 2005, 70 FR 41350
- Comments due: August 18, 2005
- Became: [AD 2005-19-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-19-16)
- Docket: FAA-2005-21861 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2005-21861, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2005-NM-093-AD
- FR document: 05-14171
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/be/d3/bed3fbfd1ffe602b818576d79a68112da4b5c25a1b48b66e6dcf1dfafbb4c19d (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-07-19/pdf/05-14171.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/07/19/05-14171/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a320-111-airplanes-and-model-a320-200-series-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/B37C591B0BA259EA86257043004DCE38.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2005-21861

## Summary

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A320-111 airplanes, and Model A320-200 series airplanes. This proposed AD would require installing a bonding strip between each of the two water scavenge jet pumps of the center fuel tank and the rear spar in section 21. This proposed AD is prompted by the results of fuel system reviews conducted by the manufacturer. We are proposing this AD to prevent an ignition source for fuel vapor in the wing, which could result in fire or explosion in the center wing fuel tank.

## Notices in this docket

- Jul 19, 2005: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 05-14171, comments due Aug 18, 2005 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/07/19/05-14171/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a320-111-airplanes-and-model-a320-200-series-airplanes)

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