airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2018-07-19 · Effective 2018-08-23 · 83 FR 34034
Document
Document number
2018-14687
Federal Register citation
83 FR 34034
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus
Publication date
2018-07-19
Effective date
2018-08-23
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2017-1093
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, -216, -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 early cracking on certain holes of the crossbeam splicing at certain fuselage frames. This AD requires repetitive inspections for cracking of the fastener holes in certain fuselage frames, and depending on airplane configuration, provides an optional terminating action to the repetitive inspections. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.