# Proposed AD FAA-2016-9051: Airbus Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2017-06-04
- Products: Airbus
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: August 30, 2016, 81 FR 59530
- Comments due: October 14, 2016
- Became: [AD 2017-06-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-06-04)
- Docket: FAA-2016-9051 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2016-9051, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2016-NM-035-AD
- FR document: 2016-20685
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/aa/d3/aad3b91b6d194dbe03c4bdafd0f56a96d51a5862f5c6ba7f7d17232a37a35a15 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-08-30/pdf/2016-20685.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/08/30/2016-20685/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/CE2B7C55989C24248625801F0054AFE4.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2016-9051

## Summary

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A300 B4-603, B4-620, and B4-622 airplanes; Model A300 B4- 605R and A300 B4-622R airplanes; and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by an in-service detection of cracks in the fuselage skin lap joints. This proposed AD would require an ultrasonic inspection of certain skin lap joints, and repair if necessary. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct cracks in certain skin lap joints. Such cracking could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.

## Notices in this docket

- Aug 30, 2016: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2016-20685, comments due Oct 14, 2016 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/08/30/2016-20685/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes)

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