# Proposed AD FAA-2012-0192: Airbus Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2012-16-05
- Products: Airbus
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: March 16, 2012, 77 FR 15644
- Comments due: April 30, 2012
- Became: [AD 2012-16-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-16-05)
- Docket: FAA-2012-0192 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2012-0192, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2011-NM-225-AD
- FR document: 2012-6461
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/08/41/0841fe2f27a2c58e3220095286150a14ba9311f4edc5179d9cedca4a7d4396be (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-03-16/pdf/2012-6461.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/03/16/2012-6461/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/D7F31176A06E0AD7862579C300493072.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2012-0192

## Summary

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A330-200 and -200 freighter series airplanes; and Model A340-200, -300, -500, and -600 series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by fuel system reviews conducted by the manufacturer. This proposed AD would require modification of the control circuit for the fuel pumps for the center fuel tanks for certain airplanes, and center and rear fuel tanks for certain other airplanes. We are proposing this AD to prevent the potential of ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the airplane.

## Notices in this docket

- Mar 16, 2012: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2012-6461, comments due Apr 30, 2012 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/03/16/2012-6461/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes)

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