# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2019-02-12 · Effective 2019-03-19 · 84 FR 3285
## Document
- **Document number:** 2019-01522
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Airbus SAS
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 84 FR 3285
- **Publication date:** 2019-02-12
- **Effective date:** 2019-03-19
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2018-0705
## Abstract

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus SAS Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and -232 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report that during removal of left-hand (LH) gear rib 5, four failed fasteners were discovered. This AD requires a one-time ultrasonic inspection of the LH and right-hand (RH) wing rib 5-to-rear spar attachments for cracked or failed fasteners, and if necessary, a detailed inspection of the gear rib 5 and spar web for cracks and damage; a rotating probe test of the gear rib and spar web bolt holes for cracks and damage; reaming the gear rib and the spar web bolt holes; and replacement of cracked or failed fasteners. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2019/02/12/2019-01522/airworthiness-directives-airbus-sas-airplanes)
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