# Proposed AD FAA-2012-1076: Airbus Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2013-16-18
- Products: Airbus
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: October 16, 2012, 77 FR 63270
- Comments due: November 30, 2012
- Became: [AD 2013-16-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-16-18)
- Docket: FAA-2012-1076 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2012-1076, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2011-NM-274-AD
- FR document: 2012-25461
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/33/67/33671ba6334e6443bd5d3760085a0ed680276c7c3ca7a0bfd2cbf38aff2006d7 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-10-16/pdf/2012-25461.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/10/16/2012-25461/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/55F650782197469286257A99004CE49F.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2012-1076

## Summary

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A320-214, -232 and -233; and Model A321-211, -213, and -231 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of a missing fastener between certain stringers of the fuselage frame which connects the frame to a tee. This proposed AD would require a rototest inspection and modification or repair of the fuselage frame at the affected area. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct cracking in the fuselage that could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.

## Notices in this docket

- Oct 16, 2012: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2012-25461, comments due Nov 30, 2012 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/10/16/2012-25461/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes)

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