# Proposed AD FAA-2017-0497: Airbus Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2017-21-07
- Products: Airbus
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: May 30, 2017, 82 FR 24601
- Comments due: July 14, 2017
- Became: [AD 2017-21-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-21-07)
- Docket: FAA-2017-0497 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2017-0497, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2016-NM-209-AD
- FR document: 2017-10542
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/b5/1a/b51a0fbd04cdd2db87a6c3c4927a0dd6e746d96686a409c3d502f2674c221a35 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2017-05-30/pdf/2017-10542.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/05/30/2017-10542/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/56AA71EAFFCA78DF862581300050EDBA.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2017-0497

## Summary

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A300 series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of reduction of the de-icing performance of the pitot probe over time that could remain hidden to the flight crew. This proposed AD would require repetitive detailed inspections of the pitot probe heater insulation resistance, and replacement of the pitot probe heater if necessary. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Notices in this docket

- May 30, 2017: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2017-10542, comments due Jul 14, 2017 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/05/30/2017-10542/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes)

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