# Proposed AD 95-NM-216-AD: Airbus Model A320 Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 98-06-20
- Action: Supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking; reopening of comment period.
- Published: March 12, 1997, 62 FR 11388
- Comments due: March 31, 1997
- Became: [AD 98-06-20](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-06-20)
- Docket: 95-NM-216-AD
- FR document: 97-6085
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/b4/01/b40157713de8ac6774d4b4b3a70effb8dd06bdd3a7bf79228500768b98a59665 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-03-12/pdf/97-6085.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/03/12/97-6085/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a320-series-airplanes
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/95-NM-216-AD

## Summary

This document revises an earlier proposed airworthiness directive (AD), which would have superseded an existing AD that is applicable to certain Airbus Model A320 series airplanes. The existing AD currently requires inspections to detect cracking of certain floor beams and side box-beams, and repair of cracks. It also requires modification of the pressure floor. The previously proposed action would have added a requirement to install a new, improved modification for the pressure floor. This action revises the previously proposed rule by adding a one-time inspection to verify proper clearance between the fasteners of the reinforcement bracket and the bellcrank of the free-fall extension system of the main landing gear (MLG) and its associated tie rod attachment nut. It also would require that a different new, improved modification be installed. The actions specified by this proposed AD are intended to prevent reduced structural integrity of the fuselage, restricted operation of the MLG free-fall system and, consequently, reduced ability to use the MLG during an emergency.

## Notices in this docket

- Apr 15, 1996: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 96-9235, comments due May 28, 1996 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1996/04/15/96-9235/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a320-series-airplanes)
- Mar 12, 1997: Supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking; reopening of comment period., FR document 97-6085, comments due Mar 31, 1997 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/03/12/97-6085/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a320-series-airplanes)

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