airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2014-07-23 · Effective 2014-08-27 · 79 FR 42652
Document
Document number
2014-16535
Federal Register citation
79 FR 42652
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus
Publication date
2014-07-23
Effective date
2014-08-27
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2014-0004
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A320-111, -211, -212, and -231 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of broken struts of the center wing box (CWB). This AD requires a detailed inspection of the CWB struts for cracking, and repair if necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracked or broken struts, which could result in strut failure and consequent reduced structural integrity of the airplane.