# Proposed AD FAA-2016-9071: Airbus Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2017-13-12
- Products: Airbus
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: September 8, 2016, 81 FR 62035
- Comments due: October 24, 2016
- Became: [AD 2017-13-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-13-12)
- Docket: FAA-2016-9071 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2016-9071, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2016-NM-019-AD
- FR document: 2016-21282
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/ea/7e/ea7e64f7c2663c447dd50f1a62f41bebcdc31149159d6a1748c880818a502351 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-09-08/pdf/2016-21282.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/09/08/2016-21282/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/E905B57EB2CAABCB8625802800528CBC.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2016-9071

## 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 an evaluation by the design approval holder (DAH) which indicates that the main landing gear (MLG) does not comply with certification specifications, which could result in a locking failure of the MLG side stay. This proposed AD would require modification or replacement of certain MLG side stay assemblies. We are proposing this AD to prevent possible collapse of the MLG during takeoff and landing.

## Notices in this docket

- Sep 8, 2016: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2016-21282, comments due Oct 24, 2016 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/09/08/2016-21282/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes)

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