# Proposed AD 2001-NM-256-AD: Airbus Model A320 and A321 Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2002-18-01
- Products: Airbus Industrie
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: February 22, 2002, 67 FR 8212
- Comments due: March 25, 2002
- Became: [AD 2002-18-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-18-01)
- Docket: 2001-NM-256-AD
- FR document: 02-4227
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/f1/81/f18168fdc3e66b580c3ef886d79f7d45d6cad56ef5adbbcf4620a1444aaacee7 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-02-22/pdf/02-4227.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/02/22/02-4227/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a320-and-a321-series-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/55749ADDED8D148786256B680055775D.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2001-NM-256-AD

## Summary

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Airbus Model A320 and A321 series airplanes. This proposal would require an inspection to detect trapped water in the elevator sandwich structure, reprotection of the elevator, and corrective actions if necessary. This action is necessary to prevent damage caused by water ingress into the elevator, which could lead to debonding of the elevator skins and degradation of the initial protection, and consequent reduced structural integrity of the airplane. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Notices in this docket

- Feb 22, 2002: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 02-4227, comments due Mar 25, 2002 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/02/22/02-4227/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a320-and-a321-series-airplanes)

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