# Proposed AD FAA-2016-9517: Airbus Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2017-16-07
- Products: Airbus
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: December 28, 2016, 81 FR 95538
- Comments due: February 13, 2017
- Became: [AD 2017-16-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-16-07)
- Docket: FAA-2016-9517 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2016-9517, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2016-NM-100-AD
- FR document: 2016-30611
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/8b/ec/8bec4bf6e74efd3674a5039e4f42647aaaa526c423bea21dee4969fbd855c409 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-28/pdf/2016-30611.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/28/2016-30611/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/8ADBDB3634F4847E86258097005BC73F.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2016-9517

## Summary

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A330-200, A330-200 Freighter, A330-300, A340-500, and A340-600 series airplanes; and A340-313 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by the discovery of Tartaric Sulfuric Anodizing (TSA)/Chromic Acid Anodizing (CAA) surface treatment in certain bulk cargo door frame holes of certain airplanes. This proposed AD would require inspection of the fuselage bulk cargo door frames at specific locations, and corrective action if necessary. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Notices in this docket

- Dec 28, 2016: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2016-30611, comments due Feb 13, 2017 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/28/2016-30611/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes)

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