# Proposed AD FAA-2017-0520: Airbus Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2017-17-05
- Products: Airbus
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: May 31, 2017, 82 FR 24903
- Comments due: July 17, 2017
- Became: [AD 2017-17-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-17-05)
- Docket: FAA-2017-0520 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2017-0520, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2016-NM-143-AD
- FR document: 2017-10979
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/59/d8/59d8899f4d01398828b893289654cd8241cdafbe563f153c625449235d744444 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2017-05-31/pdf/2017-10979.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/05/31/2017-10979/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/4D4B3A232BE2923A8625813100521836.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2017-0520

## Summary

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A300 series airplanes; and Model A300 B4-600, B4- 600R, and F4-600R series airplanes, and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called Model A300-600 series airplanes). This proposed AD was prompted by reports of cracks initiating at the upper radius of frame (FR) 47 and a determination that the current inspection procedure is not reliable in detecting certain cracking of the forward fitting of FR 47. This proposed AD would require repetitive inspections to detect cracking of the upper radius of the forward fitting of FR 47, and related investigative actions and corrective actions if necessary. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Notices in this docket

- May 31, 2017: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2017-10979, comments due Jul 17, 2017 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/05/31/2017-10979/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes)

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