# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2014-12-05 · Effective 2015-01-09 · 79 FR 72124
## Document
- **Document number:** 2014-28141
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Airbus
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 79 FR 72124
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/12/05/2014-28141/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes)
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