# Proposed AD FAA-2005-22170: Airbus Model A320-111, -211, -212, and -231 Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2005-22-05
- Products: Airbus
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: August 23, 2005, 70 FR 49213
- Comments due: September 22, 2005
- Became: [AD 2005-22-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-22-05)
- Docket: FAA-2005-22170 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2005-22170, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2005-NM-073-AD
- FR document: 05-16753
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/99/13/991361d4f03fa77ab042d6a6abe829238df5c68d461b88f2751e3063ca397d65 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-08-23/pdf/05-16753.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/08/23/05-16753/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a320-111--211--212-and--231-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/3A68C650A1031B83862570660067B6B4.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2005-22170

## Summary

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A320-111, -211, -212, and -231 airplanes. This proposed AD would require, for certain airplanes, modifying the cables and access holes to the inner tank fuel pumps; and, for certain other airplanes, inspecting the fuel pump access holes and modifying the access holes, if necessary. This proposed AD results from fuel system reviews conducted by the manufacturer. We are proposing this AD to prevent chafing of the fuel pump cables, which could result in electrical arcing and possible ignition of fuel vapors and consequent explosion of the fuel tank.

## Notices in this docket

- Aug 23, 2005: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 05-16753, comments due Sep 22, 2005 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/08/23/05-16753/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a320-111--211--212-and--231-airplanes)

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