# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2018-02-12 · Effective 2018-03-19 · 83 FR 5906
## Document
- **Document number:** 2018-02359
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Airbus
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 83 FR 5906
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/02/12/2018-02359/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes)
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