airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2014-12-05 · Effective 2015-01-09 · 79 FR 72124
Document
Document number
2014-28141
Federal Register citation
79 FR 72124
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus
Publication date
2014-12-05
Effective date
2015-01-09
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2014-0193
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of a crack found in the fuselage during a fatigue test campaign. This AD requires repetitive rototest inspections for cracking; corrective actions if necessary; and modification of the torsion box, which would terminate the repetitive inspections. We are issuing this AD to prevent cracking in the side box beam flange of the fuselage, which could affect the structural integrity of the airplane.