# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2020-02-27 · Effective 2020-04-02 · 85 FR 11277
## Document
- **Document number:** 2020-03966
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Airbus SAS
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 85 FR 11277
- **Publication date:** 2020-02-27
- **Effective date:** 2020-04-02
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2019-0727
## Abstract

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus SAS Model A321-211, -212, -213, -231, and -232 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of erroneous positioning of affected parts on the skin of the fuselage during the pre-drill phase, which could result in unwanted drill-starts. This AD requires inspections for the presence of unwanted drill-starts on affected parts, and an inspection for cracks and corrective action if necessary, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/02/27/2020-03966/airworthiness-directives-airbus-sas-airplanes)
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