Business · 21/10/2024Updated: 10/16/2026 · 1 min read

FAA Adopts New Airworthiness Directive for Airbus A330-800 and A330-900 Series

Summary

The FAA is issuing a new airworthiness directive for Airbus A330-800 and A330-900 series airplanes due to a potential issue with protective caps on fire extinguishing pipe drain holes.

Original source language: Federal Register — Federal Aviation AdministrationOpen original release →

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