airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2025-11-25 · Effective 2025-12-30 · 90 FR 53195
Document
Document number
2025-20925
Federal Register citation
90 FR 53195
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus SAS
Publication date
2025-11-25
Effective date
2025-12-30
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2025-0624
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus SAS 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 A321-211, -212, -213, -231, and -232 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report that cracks were found following fatigue tests for the new lower wing cover material on airplanes equipped with sharklets. This AD requires repetitive inspections for discrepancies and corrective action. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.