FAA Proposes Airworthiness Directive for Airbus A320 Family Airplanes to Prevent Potential Ignition Source

Summary

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a new airworthiness directive for certain Airbus Model A318-100 and A319-100 series airplanes, A320-111 airplanes, A320-200 series airplanes, and A321-100 and A321-200 series airplanes to address incidents of wear and detachment of magnetic fuel level indicators, which could lead to a potential ignition source in the event of a lightning strike.