airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2016-07-08 · Effective 2016-08-12 · 81 FR 44496
Document
Document number
2016-15909
Federal Register citation
81 FR 44496
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus
Publication date
2016-07-08
Effective date
2016-08-12
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2015-2964
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. This AD is intended to complete certain mandated programs intended to support the airplane reaching its limit of validity (LOV) of the engineering data that support the established structural maintenance program. This AD requires reinforcing the forward pressure bulkhead at a certain stringer on both the left-hand and right-hand sides, and doing related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. We are issuing this AD to prevent fatigue cracking of the forward pressure bulkhead, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.