# Proposed AD FAA-2012-0264: Airbus Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2012-15-17
- Products: Airbus
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: March 15, 2012, 77 FR 15291
- Comments due: April 30, 2012
- Became: [AD 2012-15-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-15-17)
- Docket: FAA-2012-0264 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2012-0264, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2011-NM-179-AD
- FR document: 2012-6246
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/75/dc/75dc13f754e7536e32e5e11d42d3c1838c9bd1d185d82cf84caeec46d42d9654 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-03-15/pdf/2012-6246.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/03/15/2012-6246/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/806E23839ED9AEC4862579C20047977F.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2012-0264

## Summary

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A300 B4-603, B4-605R, and B4-622R airplanes; Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes; and Model A300 F4-600R series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report that chafing was detected between the autopilot electrical wiring conduit and the wing bottom skin. This proposed AD would require modifying the wiring installation on the right-hand wing. We are proposing this AD to prevent sparking due to electrical chafing when flammable vapors are present in the area, which could cause an uncontrolled fire.

## Notices in this docket

- Mar 15, 2012: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2012-6246, comments due Apr 30, 2012 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/03/15/2012-6246/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes)

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