# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2018-03-07 · Effective 2018-04-11 · 83 FR 9692
## Document
- **Document number:** 2018-04265
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Airbus
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 83 FR 9692
- **Publication date:** 2018-03-07
- **Effective date:** 2018-04-11
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2016-9074
## Abstract

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A318-111 and -112 airplanes; Model A319-111, -112, -113, - 114, and -115 airplanes; Model A320-211, -212, and -214 airplanes; and Model A321-111, -112, -211, -212, and -213 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of engine fan cowl door (FCD) losses on airplanes equipped with CFM56 engines due to operator failure to close the FCD during ground operations. This AD requires modification and re- identification, or replacement, of certain FCDs. This AD also requires installation of a placard. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/03/07/2018-04265/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes)
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