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AD FAA-2016-9509

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

Summary

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. This AD requires repetitive general visual inspections for broken battery retaining rods and replacement if necessary. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

Directive Details

AD Number

FAA-2016-9509

Document Number

2016-30038

Type

Rule

Publication Date

December 16, 2016

Effective Date

January 3, 2017

Affected Manufacturer

Airbus

Criticality

routine

Emergency

Docket ID

Docket No. FAA-2016-9509

Topics

Air transportationAircraftAviation safetyIncorporation by referenceSafety

Official Documents

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