airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2018-12-06 · Effective 2019-01-10 · 83 FR 62690
Document
Document number
2018-26362
Federal Register citation
83 FR 62690
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus SAS
Publication date
2018-12-06
Effective date
2019-01-10
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2018-0512
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus SAS Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by an evaluation by the design approval holder (DAH) indicating that the principal structural elements and certain life- limited parts are subject to widespread fatigue damage (WFD). This AD requires revising the existing maintenance or inspection program to incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.