airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2015-11-10 · Effective 2015-12-15 · 80 FR 69573
Document
Document number
2015-28197
Federal Register citation
80 FR 69573
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus
Publication date
2015-11-10
Effective date
2015-12-15
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2014-0574
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of skin disbonding on a composite side shell panel of a rudder. This AD requires an inspection to determine if any rudder composite side shell panel has been repaired, a thermography inspection of each rudder that has received this repair, and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct skin disbonding on the rudder, which could affect the structural integrity of the rudder, possibly resulting in reduced control of the airplane.