# Proposed AD FAA-2011-0257: Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2011-14-06
- Products: Airbus
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: March 24, 2011, 76 FR 16582
- Comments due: May 9, 2011
- Became: [AD 2011-14-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-14-06)
- Docket: FAA-2011-0257 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2011-0257, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2010-NM-122-AD
- FR document: 2011-6932
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/ff/c5/ffc5d1da7cee499856de8152622555a9a8c12ef9dfddc5159f4e4cd25933d5d6 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-03-24/pdf/2011-6932.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/03/24/2011-6932/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a318-a319-a320-and-a321-series-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/4A70CC11661839138625785D005229B1.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2011-0257

## Summary

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above that would supersede an existing AD. 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: * * * * *

The issue 10 of Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 ALI [Airworthiness Limitation Items] Document and issue 2 of Airbus A319 Corporate Jet ALI Document introduce more restrictive maintenance requirements/ airworthiness limitations. Failure to comply with this issue 10 constitutes an unsafe condition. * * * * * * * *

The unsafe condition is fatigue cracking, accidental damage, or corrosion in principal structural elements and possible failure of certain life limited parts, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane. The proposed AD would require actions that are intended to address the unsafe condition described in the MCAI.

## Notices in this docket

- Mar 24, 2011: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2011-6932, comments due May 9, 2011 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/03/24/2011-6932/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a318-a319-a320-and-a321-series-airplanes)

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