airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2018-02-12 · Effective 2018-03-19 · 83 FR 5906
Document
Document number
2018-02359
Federal Register citation
83 FR 5906
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus
Publication date
2018-02-12
Effective date
2018-03-19
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2017-0707
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A318 series airplanes; Model 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 fatigue damage in the structure for the door stop fittings on certain fuselage frames (FR). This AD requires repetitive rototest inspections for cracking of the fastener holes in certain door stop fittings, and repair if necessary. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.