# Proposed AD FAA-2015-5814: Airbus Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2016-18-09
- Products: Airbus
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: November 27, 2015, 80 FR 74045
- Comments due: January 11, 2016
- Became: [AD 2016-18-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-18-09)
- Docket: FAA-2015-5814 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2015-5814, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2014-NM-247-AD
- FR document: 2015-30023
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/3a/a5/3aa5346336e7983723f6f629225c075fd8e59ecb116e7110a136cef323f7f6c9 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-11-27/pdf/2015-30023.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/11/27/2015-30023/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/943E4D23B2C3782D86257F0A004ADAF2.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2015-5814

## Summary

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A318, A319, and A320 series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of an operator finding chafing damage on the fuselage skin at the bottom of certain frames, underneath the fairing structure. This proposed AD would require a repetitive detailed inspection for damage on the fuselage skin at certain frames, and applicable related investigative and corrective actions. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct damage to the fuselage skin, which could lead to crack initiation and propagation, possibly resulting in reduced structural integrity of the fuselage.

## Notices in this docket

- Nov 27, 2015: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2015-30023, comments due Jan 11, 2016 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/11/27/2015-30023/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes)

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