airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2022-07-27 · Effective 2022-08-31 · 87 FR 45013
Document
Document number
2022-16060
Federal Register citation
87 FR 45013
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus SAS
Publication date
2022-07-27
Effective date
2022-08-31
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2022-0457
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus SAS Model A318 series airplanes; Model A319-111, -112, - 113, -114, -115, -131, -132, and -133 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 a report that cracks were found on the web horizontal flange and inner cap on a certain frame (FR), left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) sides, at a certain stringer (STGR). This AD requires repetitive high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspections for cracks on the web horizontal flange and inner cap, and applicable corrective actions, 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.