4 Mar 2025

✈️New FAA Airworthiness Directive for Airbus A330 Aircraft

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

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.

Agencies

  • Transportation Department
  • Federal Aviation Administration

Business Impact ?

$$ - Med

This regulatory text involves compliance requirements for airlines operating specific Airbus models, mandating the replacement of contaminated safety parts to mitigate safety risks. Business owners and executives may face costs associated with compliance, estimated at over $8,500 per aircraft, impacting operational budgets.

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