# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2017-01-17 · Effective 2017-02-21 · 82 FR 4773
## Document
- **Document number:** 2016-31961
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Airbus
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 82 FR 4773
- **Publication date:** 2017-01-17
- **Effective date:** 2017-02-21
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2016-9110
## Abstract

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A319-115, A319-132, A320-214, A320-232, A321-211, A321- 213, and A321-231 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of certain tie rod assemblies installed on the hinged fairing assembly of the main landing gear (MLG) with no cadmium plating on the rod end threads. This AD requires inspection and replacement of certain tie rod assemblies installed on the hinged fairing assembly of the MLG. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/01/17/2016-31961/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes)
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