# Proposed AD FAA-2006-26595: Airbus Model A320 Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2007-06-17
- Products: Airbus
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: December 15, 2006, 71 FR 75432
- Comments due: January 16, 2007
- Became: [AD 2007-06-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-06-17)
- Docket: FAA-2006-26595 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2006-26595, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2006-NM-208-AD
- FR document: E6-21354
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/5f/13/5f13694537703b5c4fff5ffce8b7196556c43bfc452a478946de4e27eafc257b (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2006-12-15/pdf/E6-21354.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2006/12/15/E6-21354/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a320-series-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/0E7698618DC90DB48625724500544D6F.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2006-26595

## Summary

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A320 series airplanes. This proposed AD would require replacing the carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) actuator fittings of the rudder with aluminum actuator fittings and doing related investigative and corrective actions. This proposed AD results from rupture of a CFRP actuator fitting during maintenance. We are proposing this AD to prevent rupture of a rudder actuator fitting, which could result in reduced controllability of the airplane.

## Notices in this docket

- Dec 15, 2006: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document E6-21354, comments due Jan 16, 2007 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2006/12/15/E6-21354/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a320-series-airplanes)

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