# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320 Series Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2007-03-23 · Effective 2007-04-27 · 72 FR 13685
## Document
- **Document number:** E7-5213
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Airbus Model A320 Series
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 72 FR 13685
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/03/23/E7-5213/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a320-series-airplanes)
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