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AD 2025-03455

Published 2025-03-04 · 1 model · 3 US-registered tails affected · Federal Register

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes Federal Register ↗

Abstract

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus SAS Model A330-200, A330-200 Freighter, and A330-300 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of contamination of the advanced pneumatic detector pressure switch of engine pylon fire detectors. This AD requires require replacement of the affected parts and prohibits installation of affected parts, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

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[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 41 (Tuesday, March 4, 2025)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 11122-11124] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2025-03455]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2024-2549; Project Identifier MCAI-2024-00359-T; Amendment 39-22965; AD 2025-04-07] RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus SAS Model A330-200, A330-200 Freighter, and A330-300 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of contamination of the advanced pneumatic detector pressure switch of engine pylon fire detectors. This AD requires require replacement of the affected parts and prohibits installation of affected parts, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective April 8, 2025. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of April 8, 2025.