Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320 Series Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2007-03-23 · Effective 2007-04-27 · 72 FR 13685
Document
Document number
E7-5213
Federal Register citation
72 FR 13685
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus Model A320 Series
Publication date
2007-03-23
Effective date
2007-04-27
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2006-26595
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A320 series airplanes. This AD requires replacing the carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) actuator fittings of the rudder with aluminum actuator fittings and doing related investigative and corrective actions. This AD results from rupture of a CFRP actuator fitting during maintenance. We are issuing this AD to prevent rupture of a rudder actuator fitting, which could result in reduced controllability of the airplane.