airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2017-12-11 · Effective 2018-01-16 · 82 FR 58110
Document
Document number
2017-26260
Federal Register citation
82 FR 58110
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus
Publication date
2017-12-11
Effective date
2018-01-16
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2017-0622
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A318 and A319 series airplanes; Model A320-211, -212, - 214, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes; and Model A321-111, -112, -131, - 211, -212, -213, -231, and -232 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of a vertical strut penetrating through the cabin floor during an emergency water landing and on airframe ground contact at certain speeds/accelerations. This AD requires modification of the fuselage structure at a certain frame. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.