# Proposed AD FAA-2016-0465: Airbus Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2016-20-13
- Products: Airbus
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: February 18, 2016, 81 FR 8160
- Comments due: April 4, 2016
- Became: [AD 2016-20-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-20-13)
- Docket: FAA-2016-0465 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2016-0465, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2015-NM-096-AD
- FR document: 2016-03137
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/b9/af/b9af8bb44b19c9acc239e47e9af68069c59b752895228b2a5f6bd77b6bb46f4d (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-02-18/pdf/2016-03137.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/02/18/2016-03137/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/ABB17350D7D54A9886257F5D00564D2A.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2016-0465

## Summary

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A330-200 and -300 series airplanes; and Model A340-200 and -300 series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a determination that the compliance times for certain post-repair inspections and certain allowable damage limits (ADLs) must be reduced in order to address fatigue. This proposed AD would require identifying any repairs and ADLs used to assess or control any structural damage on certain structural areas, and corrective action if necessary. We are proposing this AD to prevent fatigue damage on primary structure and structural repairs, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.

## Notices in this docket

- Feb 18, 2016: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2016-03137, comments due Apr 4, 2016 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/02/18/2016-03137/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes)

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