# Proposed AD FAA-2015-6537: Airbus Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2016-07-12
- Products: Airbus
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: November 30, 2015, 80 FR 74729
- Comments due: January 14, 2016
- Became: [AD 2016-07-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-07-12)
- Docket: FAA-2015-6537 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2015-6537, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2014-NM-154-AD
- FR document: 2015-30218
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/49/28/49287cd1bf88a1aa6b7ed26d345b9fc0e1b109bd06e65232c03948654c6e6652 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-11-30/pdf/2015-30218.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/11/30/2015-30218/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/F3EBEA0E5035800C86257F0D00564883.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2015-6537

## Summary

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of cracking of the aft fixed fairing (AFF) of the pylons due to fatigue damage of the structure. This proposed AD would require repetitive inspections for damage and cracking of the AFF of the pylons, and repair if necessary. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct damage and cracking of the AFF of the pylons, which could result in detachment of a pylon and consequent reduced structural integrity of the airplane.

## Notices in this docket

- Nov 30, 2015: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2015-30218, comments due Jan 14, 2016 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/11/30/2015-30218/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes)

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