Business · 07/09/2004

FAA Proposes New Airworthiness Directive for Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 Series Airplanes

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a new airworthiness directive to address safety concerns related to fuel tank explosions on large transport airplanes, specifically requiring modifications to certain Airbus models to prevent ignition sources in the hydraulics bay.