# Proposed AD 2002-NM-298-AD: Airbus Model A320 Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2005-22-10
- Products: Airbus
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: June 18, 2004, 69 FR 34094
- Comments due: July 19, 2004
- Became: [AD 2005-22-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-22-10)
- Docket: 2002-NM-298-AD
- FR document: 04-13868
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/52/8a/528ad8af0993737ed3aeb797be36e18f1048795db126c9de41a51ca8001da01a (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2004-06-18/pdf/04-13868.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/06/18/04-13868/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a320-series-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/0098C6EEBC5C179A86256EB7004BDC11.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2002-NM-298-AD

## Summary

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Model A320 series airplanes. This proposal would require a detailed inspection of the tail cone triangle to determine its position, and corrective actions if necessary. This action is necessary to prevent excessive vibrations of the elevators, which could result in reduced structural integrity and reduced controllability of the airplane. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Notices in this docket

- Jun 18, 2004: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 04-13868, comments due Jul 19, 2004 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/06/18/04-13868/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a320-series-airplanes)

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