airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2018-05-07 · Effective 2018-06-11 · 83 FR 19925
Document
Document number
2018-09280
Federal Register citation
83 FR 19925
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus
Publication date
2018-05-07
Effective date
2018-06-11
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2017-1245
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A318 series airplanes and Model A319 series airplanes; all Model A320-211, -212, -214, -216, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes; and all Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and -232 airplanes. This AD was prompted by an evaluation by the design approval holder (DAH) indicating that the holes of the upper cleat to upper stringer attachments at certain areas of the left- and right-hand wings are subject to widespread fatigue damage (WFD). This AD requires modifying the holes of the upper cleat to upper stringer attachments at certain areas of the left- and right-hand wings. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.