# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2014-07-23 · Effective 2014-08-27 · 79 FR 42652
## Document
- **Document number:** 2014-16535
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Airbus
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 79 FR 42652
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/07/23/2014-16535/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes)
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