# Proposed AD FAA-2016-6431: Airbus Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2017-05-12
- Products: Airbus
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: May 11, 2016, 81 FR 29209
- Comments due: June 27, 2016
- Became: [AD 2017-05-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-05-12)
- Docket: FAA-2016-6431 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2016-6431, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2015-NM-182-AD
- FR document: 2016-11094
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/23/c2/23c2c534ea8ee59e1eaa5bd614aee54f43f660f25720a3fce01b2fe0b4222939 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-05-11/pdf/2016-11094.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/05/11/2016-11094/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/0BBF057CA5A32A2686257FB0004DDF52.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2016-6431

## Summary

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A318-112 airplanes, A319-111, -112, -115, -132, and -133 airplanes, A320-214, -232, and -233 airplanes, and A321-211, - 212, -213, -231, and -232 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a quality control review on the final assembly line, which determined that aluminum alloy with inadequate heat treatment had been delivered and used on several structural parts. This proposed AD would require a one-time eddy current conductivity measurement of certain cabin, cargo compartment, and frame structural parts to determine if aluminum alloy with inadequate heat treatment was used, and replacement if necessary. We are proposing this AD to detect and replace structural parts made of aluminum alloy with inadequate heat treatment. This condition could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.

## Notices in this docket

- May 11, 2016: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2016-11094, comments due Jun 27, 2016 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/05/11/2016-11094/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes)

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