# Proposed AD FAA-2018-1003: Airbus SAS Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2019-03-15
- Products: Airbus
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: December 6, 2018, 83 FR 62738
- Comments due: January 22, 2019
- Became: [AD 2019-03-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2019-03-15)
- Docket: FAA-2018-1003 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2018-1003, where comments are filed)
- FR document: 2018-26360
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/a5/20/a520c25e59b3019ebbe08d1d265151adf62a4134861fc7d05d4629724d35ec82 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2018-12-06/pdf/2018-26360.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/12/06/2018-26360/airworthiness-directives-airbus-sas-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/5B342D06844E075E8625835B00581472.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2018-1003

## Summary

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus SAS Model A330-201, -202, and -203, and Model A330-301, -302, and -303 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of damaged drain pipes located above the lower aft pylon fairing (LAPF), caused by a contact between the drain pipe and the two u-shape ribs of the LAPF. This proposed AD would require a special detailed inspection for damage and corrective actions, if necessary. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Notices in this docket

- Dec 6, 2018: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2018-26360, comments due Jan 22, 2019 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/12/06/2018-26360/airworthiness-directives-airbus-sas-airplanes)

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