# Proposed AD FAA-2014-0058: Airbus Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2014-20-04
- Products: Airbus
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: February 26, 2014, 79 FR 10707
- Comments due: April 14, 2014
- Became: [AD 2014-20-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-20-04)
- Docket: FAA-2014-0058 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2014-0058, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2013-NM-116-AD
- FR document: 2014-04140
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/cf/66/cf6687c4cc5fbfb260c1593a6c5acb47c16581719e9b582338c5475f7b90d24f (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2014-02-26/pdf/2014-04140.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/02/26/2014-04140/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/4CF752738279E9C486257C8B004D1EF8.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2014-0058

## Summary

We propose to supersede airworthiness directive (AD) 94-12-03 that applies to certain Airbus Model A320 series airplanes. AD 94-12-03 requires modification of the belly fairing structure. Since we issued AD 94-12-03, fatigue testing of Model A320 series airplanes showed cracks at the lower riveting of the four titanium angles that connect the belly fairing to the keel beam side panels on both sides of the fuselage. This proposed AD also would require repetitive inspections for cracking of the four titanium angles between the belly fairing and the keel beam side panel, an inspection for cracking of the open holes if any cracking is found, and repair or replacement if necessary. This proposed AD would also expand the applicability of AD 94-12-03. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct cracking of the titanium angles that connect the belly fairing to the keel beam side panels on both sides of the fuselage, which could affect the structural integrity of the airplane.

## Notices in this docket

- Feb 26, 2014: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2014-04140, comments due Apr 14, 2014 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/02/26/2014-04140/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes)

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