# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2016-07-08 · Effective 2016-08-12 · 81 FR 44496
## Document
- **Document number:** 2016-15909
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Airbus
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 81 FR 44496
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/07/08/2016-15909/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes)
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