airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2017-08-28 · Effective 2017-10-02 · 82 FR 40683
Document
Document number
2017-17537
Federal Register citation
82 FR 40683
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus
Publication date
2017-08-28
Effective date
2017-10-02
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2017-0472
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A310-203, -221, -222, -304, -322, -324, and -325 airplanes. This AD was prompted by an evaluation by the design approval holder indicating that the wing bottom skin at the main landing gear (MLG) reinforcing plate is subject to widespread fatigue damage (WFD). This AD requires a modification of the wing bottom skin at the MLG reinforcing plate. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.