# Proposed AD FAA-2014-1045: Airbus Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2016-01-13
- Products: Airbus
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: January 23, 2015, 80 FR 3525
- Comments due: March 9, 2015
- Became: [AD 2016-01-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-01-13)
- Docket: FAA-2014-1045 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2014-1045, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2014-NM-031-AD
- FR document: 2015-00946
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/48/b5/48b5a7bead45648708e5ee993d629d014258e0d776b9c21c9181bfe7a9ccd3ce (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-01-23/pdf/2015-00946.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/01/23/2015-00946/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/57AD12B7435762A786257DD6004DCC87.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2014-1045

## Summary

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A310 and Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes, and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called Model A300-600 series airplanes) series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of skin disbonding and damage found on the composite side panel of the rudder, located between the rudder core and skin of a previously repaired area. This proposed AD would require an inspection for disbonding or damage of certain rudders, and related investigative actions and corrective actions if necessary. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct disbonding and damage of the rudder, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the rudder and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane.

## Notices in this docket

- Jan 23, 2015: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2015-00946, comments due Mar 9, 2015 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/01/23/2015-00946/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes)

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