# Proposed AD FAA-2012-1002: Airbus Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2013-03-11
- Products: Airbus
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: September 26, 2012, 77 FR 59149
- Comments due: November 13, 2012
- Became: [AD 2013-03-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-03-11)
- Docket: FAA-2012-1002 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2012-1002, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2012-NM-052-AD
- FR document: 2012-23638
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/6c/74/6c742d2f8ba3f41b865e78792a205a8a1b6d3874a9ea7f1684adf303533014ca (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-09-26/pdf/2012-23638.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/09/26/2012-23638/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/6EA191729900CE0A86257A850049514A.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2012-1002

## Summary

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes, and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called A300-600 series airplanes); and Model A310 series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of cracking through the honeycomb core closed with phenolic resin. This condition could result in extended debonding and could adversely affect the structural integrity of the rudder. This proposed AD would require inspecting to determine the serial number of a certain rudder and replacing the rudder with a new or serviceable rudder if necessary. We are proposing this AD to prevent extended de-bonding, which could result in loss of the rudder and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane.

## Notices in this docket

- Sep 26, 2012: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2012-23638, comments due Nov 13, 2012 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/09/26/2012-23638/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes)

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