# Proposed AD FAA-2009-0717: Airbus Model A310 Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2010-04-03
- Products: Airbus
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: August 25, 2009, 74 FR 42804
- Comments due: September 24, 2009
- Became: [AD 2010-04-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-04-03)
- Docket: FAA-2009-0717 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2009-0717, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2009-NM-002-AD
- FR document: E9-20352
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/0c/75/0c75ff76415aef45840be89be5316628e66d1127ed222b75d80c2669641ba4b5 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2009-08-25/pdf/E9-20352.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2009/08/25/E9-20352/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a310-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/56C03718DB6824078625761D004A2E28.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2009-0717

## Summary

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:

Following scheduled maintenance, an A310 operator reported finding cracks around the wing top skin panels fastener holes at Rib 2 (LH or RH) [left-hand or right-hand], between stringers 2 and 14 on some of its aircraft. This condition, if not corrected, may lead to degradation of the structure in this area. An inspection programme is necessary to restore and retain the structural integrity. * * * * *

The proposed AD would require actions that are intended to address the unsafe condition described in the MCAI.

## Notices in this docket

- Aug 25, 2009: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document E9-20352, comments due Sep 24, 2009 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2009/08/25/E9-20352/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a310-airplanes)

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