# Proposed AD FAA-2007-0391: Airbus Model A318-100 and A319-100 Series Airplanes; A320-111 Airplanes; A320-200 Series Airplanes; and A321-100 and A321-200 Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2009-09-05
- Products: Airbus
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: January 9, 2008, 73 FR 1558
- Comments due: February 8, 2008
- Became: [AD 2009-09-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-09-05)
- Docket: FAA-2007-0391 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2007-0391, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2007-NM-271-AD
- FR document: E8-152
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/ab/24/ab24bd2a52500b5e3c9a2c2965cd421f5f4a71f38e64bd0e982374955e52d4f2 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2008-01-09/pdf/E8-152.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/01/09/E8-152/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a318-100-and-a319-100-series-airplanes-a320-111-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/A685209024409702862573CB0051278A.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2007-0391

## Summary

The FAA proposes to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain Airbus Model A318-100 and A319- 100 series airplanes; A320-111 airplanes; A320-200 series airplanes; and A321-100 and A321-200 series airplanes. The existing AD currently requires a one-time inspection of the horizontal hinge pin of the 103VU electrical panel in the avionics compartment to determine if the hinge pin can move out of the hinge, and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. This proposed AD would require installing a hinge pin stopper on the internal door of the 103VU electrical panel. This proposed AD results from a report indicating that electrical wire damage was found in the 103VU electrical panel due to contact between the hinge pin and the adjacent electrical wire harness. We are proposing this AD to prevent contact between the horizontal hinge pin and the adjacent electrical wire harness, which could result in damage to electrical wires, and consequent arcing and/or failure of associated systems.

## Notices in this docket

- Jan 9, 2008: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document E8-152, comments due Feb 8, 2008 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/01/09/E8-152/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a318-100-and-a319-100-series-airplanes-a320-111-airplanes)

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