# Proposed AD FAA-2016-9572: Airbus Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2017-15-03
- Products: Airbus
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: March 13, 2017, 82 FR 13405
- Comments due: April 27, 2017
- Became: [AD 2017-15-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-15-03)
- Docket: FAA-2016-9572 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2016-9572, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2016-NM-151-AD
- FR document: 2017-03032
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/0a/c6/0ac6779c5333abac81fc87511877023922390710100b0562684dc1d5b3339cbd (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2017-03-13/pdf/2017-03032.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/03/13/2017-03032/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/2CB13C0BDC429EDE862580E200487DE3.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2016-9572

## Summary

We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014-08- 02 for certain Airbus Model A300 B4-600 and A300 B4-600R series airplanes. AD 2014-08-02 requires modifying the profile of stringer run-outs of both wings, including a high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspection of the fastener holes for defects, and repairs if necessary. Since we issued AD 2014-08-02, further analysis in the context of widespread fatigue damage (WFD) concluded that a shorter compliance time is necessary to meet specified requirements to address WFD. This proposed AD would retain the actions required by AD 2014-08-02 and would revise the compliance times. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Notices in this docket

- Mar 13, 2017: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2017-03032, comments due Apr 27, 2017 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/03/13/2017-03032/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes)

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