# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2023-12-12 · Effective 2024-01-16 · 88 FR 86032
## Document
- **Document number:** 2023-27116
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Airbus SAS
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 88 FR 86032
- **Publication date:** 2023-12-12
- **Effective date:** 2024-01-16
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2023-1815
## Abstract

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus SAS Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and -232 airplanes. This AD was prompted by stress analysis results indicating that cracks may appear in the center wing box at frame 42 and slanted junction areas. This AD requires a one-time inspection of the center wing box at frame 42 and slanted junction areas, and applicable corrective actions, 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/2023/12/12/2023-27116/airworthiness-directives-airbus-sas-airplanes)
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