# Proposed AD FAA-2005-22120: Airbus Model A319-100 Series Airplanes, Model A320-111 Airplanes, Model A320-200 Series Airplanes, and Model A321-100 Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2005-23-02
- Products: Airbus
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: August 17, 2005, 70 FR 48336
- Comments due: September 16, 2005
- Became: [AD 2005-23-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-23-02)
- Docket: FAA-2005-22120 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2005-22120, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2004-NM-92-AD
- FR document: 05-16263
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/fe/d3/fed3b42be9fe7ecbef1562783c497edd0798247e5a551cda98bcafe96a74e24d (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-08-17/pdf/05-16263.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/08/17/05-16263/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a319-100-series-airplanes-model-a320-111-airplanes-model
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/C8C9540F14187B2986257060004F081B.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2005-22120

## Summary

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus Model A319-100 series airplanes, Model A320-111 airplanes, Model A320-200 series airplanes, and Model A321-100 series airplanes equipped with any additional center tank (ACT). This proposed AD would require identifying the part number of the ACT and, for certain ACTs, replacing the outer ACT manhole cover and seal. This proposed AD is prompted by reports of an ACT fuel transfer failure due to air leakage around the seal of the outer manhole covers of the ACTs. We are proposing this AD to prevent this leakage, which could result in fuel or fuel vapor leaking into the cargo compartment, and consequent increased risk of a fire in the cargo compartment.

## Notices in this docket

- Aug 17, 2005: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 05-16263, comments due Sep 16, 2005 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/08/17/05-16263/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a319-100-series-airplanes-model-a320-111-airplanes-model)

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