# Proposed AD FAA-2006-26706: Airbus Model A319, A320, and A321 Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2007-05-13
- Products: Airbus
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: December 28, 2006, 71 FR 78105
- Comments due: January 29, 2007
- Became: [AD 2007-05-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-05-13)
- Docket: FAA-2006-26706 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2006-26706, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2006-NM-216-AD
- FR document: E6-22280
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/a6/b3/a6b324414b80bca7a7f1dd6f8bd7193b188c7c9b86c87e648c3f82204716444c (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2006-12-28/pdf/E6-22280.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2006/12/28/E6-22280/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a319-a320-and-a321-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/0330FBEB579D654A862572520059DA3C.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2006-26706

## Summary

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A319, A320, and A321 airplanes. This proposed AD would require installing spacer assemblies at the attachment points of the YZ-latches of the cargo loading system in the forward and aft cargo compartments, as applicable. This proposed AD results from tests that have shown that the attachment points of the YZ-latches of the cargo loading system fail under maximum loads. We are proposing this AD to prevent failure of the attachment points of the YZ-latches, which could result in unrestrained cargo causing damage to the fire protection system, hydraulic system, electrical wiring, or other equipment located in the forward and aft cargo compartments. This damage could adversely affect the continued safe flight of the airplane.

## Notices in this docket

- Dec 28, 2006: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document E6-22280, comments due Jan 29, 2007 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2006/12/28/E6-22280/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a319-a320-and-a321-airplanes)

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