# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2015-01-26 · Effective 2015-03-02 · 80 FR 3871
## Document
- **Document number:** 2015-01257
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Airbus
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 80 FR 3871
- **Publication date:** 2015-01-26
- **Effective date:** 2015-03-02
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2013-0692
## Abstract

We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) AD 2011-14-06 for all Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. AD 2011-14-06 required revising the maintenance program. This new AD requires revising the maintenance program to incorporate new, more restrictive limitations. This AD was prompted by the determination that more restrictive limitations are necessary. We are issuing this AD to prevent fatigue cracking, accidental damage, or corrosion in principal structural elements, and possible failure of certain life limited parts, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/01/26/2015-01257/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes)
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