# Proposed AD FAA-2020-0209: Kidde Aerospace & Defense

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2020-21-02
- Products: Kidde Aerospace & Defense
- Product type: Appliance
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: March 30, 2020, 85 FR 17507
- Comments due: May 14, 2020
- Became: [AD 2020-21-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-21-02)
- Docket: FAA-2020-0209 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2020-0209, where comments are filed)
- FR document: 2020-06502
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/a2/53/a253ecb8bbda7731137648eb7c1dcb290a09e68078ace102b686c93655985fb4 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-03-30/pdf/2020-06502.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/03/30/2020-06502/airworthiness-directives-kidde-aerospace-and-defense
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/33945B292270ED168625853B00581D94.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2020-0209

## Summary

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Kidde Aerospace & Defense cargo fire extinguisher halon bottles installed on various transport category airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report indicating that certain cargo fire extinguisher halon bottles installed in the cargo compartment had low charge pressure. This proposed AD would require an inspection to determine the part number and serial number of the cargo fire extinguisher halon bottles and replacement of affected parts with serviceable parts. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Notices in this docket

- Mar 30, 2020: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2020-06502, comments due May 14, 2020 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/03/30/2020-06502/airworthiness-directives-kidde-aerospace-and-defense)

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