# Proposed AD FAA-2012-1074: Airbus Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2013-02-10
- Products: Airbus
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: October 16, 2012, 77 FR 63264
- Comments due: November 30, 2012
- Became: [AD 2013-02-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-02-10)
- Docket: FAA-2012-1074 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2012-1074, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2012-NM-027-AD
- FR document: 2012-25427
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/97/9a/979a7e732f32df1847bf8f6cf05532bf34f811d3144a6bc6404c3fc5e9da7f3e (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-10-16/pdf/2012-25427.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/10/16/2012-25427/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/D969CCD9500302AA86257A99004B22EC.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2012-1074

## Summary

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A330-200 Freighter series airplanes; Model A330-200 and - 300 series airplanes; and Model A340-200 and -300 series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of a manufacturing defect in certain rods installed in the belly fairing, which could lead to cracks at the crimped end of the rod. This proposed AD would require an inspection of the rods to determine the manufacturer; and for affected parts, an inspection for any cracking of the rods, and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct cracking of the rods, which could result in rupture of rods that attach the belly fairing to the airframe, leading to separation of the belly fairing from the airframe, and consequent damage to airplane structure and airplane systems.

## Notices in this docket

- Oct 16, 2012: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2012-25427, comments due Nov 30, 2012 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/10/16/2012-25427/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes)

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