# Proposed AD FAA-2016-9192: Airbus Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2017-07-07
- Products: Airbus
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: October 25, 2016, 81 FR 73357
- Comments due: December 9, 2016
- Became: [AD 2017-07-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-07-07)
- Docket: FAA-2016-9192 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2016-9192, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2016-NM-038-AD
- FR document: 2016-25352
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/25/78/257854628f11da7e28102e4a21c1ef9fd4b24ae3fa747cfb9876a8217c5aef78 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-10-25/pdf/2016-25352.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/10/25/2016-25352/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/C18F5BBEDA56E5C086258057005501F2.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2016-9192

## Summary

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A330-200, A330-300, A340-200, and A340-300 series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of cracking at fastener holes located at a certain frame on the lower shell panel junction. This proposed AD would require repetitive inspections of certain fastener holes, and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct cracking on the lower shell panel junction; such cracking could lead to reduced structural integrity of the fuselage.

## Notices in this docket

- Oct 25, 2016: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2016-25352, comments due Dec 9, 2016 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/10/25/2016-25352/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes)

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