# Proposed AD FAA-2012-0939: Airbus Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2012-26-03
- Products: Airbus
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: September 20, 2012, 77 FR 58336
- Comments due: November 5, 2012
- Became: [AD 2012-26-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-26-03)
- Docket: FAA-2012-0939 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2012-0939, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2011-NM-200-AD
- FR document: 2012-23147
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/65/6c/656c28b4ef629466433482300fe6d0d99615348c544a6e8103a721f9f5846fbc (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-09-20/pdf/2012-23147.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/09/20/2012-23147/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/87777A0A285AEEE686257A7F004899E9.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2012-0939

## Summary

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A330-202, -203, -223, -243, -302, -323, -342, and -343 airplanes; and Model A340-313 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports that a specific batch of cargo doors might have deviations in quality related to door structure, such as irregular bore holes, improper application of sealant and paint, or uncleanliness. This proposed AD would require inspecting to identify the part and serial numbers of the forward and aft cargo doors, and replacing the affected cargo doors. We are proposing this AD to prevent the degraded structural capability of the cargo door, a primary structure, from leading to failure of the door, which could lead to a breach through the door or the door detaching from the airplane, resulting in potential rapid decompression.

## Notices in this docket

- Sep 20, 2012: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2012-23147, comments due Nov 5, 2012 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/09/20/2012-23147/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes)

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