# Proposed AD FAA-2016-5460: Airbus Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2016-16-01
- Products: Airbus
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: April 12, 2016, 81 FR 21486
- Comments due: May 27, 2016
- Became: [AD 2016-16-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-16-01)
- Docket: FAA-2016-5460 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2016-5460, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2015-NM-188-AD
- FR document: 2016-08253
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/35/f6/35f6605e204255fc78ca72be5e3e77963175dc9da73aa5a2aa8dd5d12afd612c (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-04-12/pdf/2016-08253.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/04/12/2016-08253/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/9ABD87AC31FD2D7486257F93004EBEE8.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2016-5460

## Summary

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A330-200 Freighter, -200, and -300 series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of a manufacturing defect that affects the durability of affected parts in the cargo and cabin compartment. This proposed AD would require an inspection of affected structural parts in the cargo and cabin compartments to determine if proper heat-treatment has been done, and replacement if necessary. We are proposing this AD to prevent crack initiation and propagation, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the fuselage.

## Notices in this docket

- Apr 12, 2016: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2016-08253, comments due May 27, 2016 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/04/12/2016-08253/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes)

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