# Proposed AD FAA-2017-0533: Airbus Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2017-18-15
- Products: Airbus
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: June 12, 2017, 82 FR 26874
- Comments due: July 27, 2017
- Became: [AD 2017-18-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-18-15)
- Docket: FAA-2017-0533 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2017-0533, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2016-NM-156-AD
- FR document: 2017-12056
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/b4/be/b4be556f09572881c608c42dcf2c459a1cc0ea353d370519c1b3a159a5284831 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2017-06-12/pdf/2017-12056.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/06/12/2017-12056/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FF78680F2FB561C28625813D00507E54.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2017-0533

## Summary

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A300 B4-603 and A300 B4-622 airplanes; Model A300 B4-600R series airplanes; Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes; Model A300 F4-600R series airplanes; and Model A310-203, A310-221, A310-222, A310- 304, A310-322, A310-324, and A310-325 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by an evaluation by the design approval holder (DAH) that indicates that a section of the fuselage structure above the forward cargo door is subject to widespread fatigue damage (WFD). This proposed AD would require an inspection for cracks of the fastener and tooling holes at certain locations and a check of the diameter of the holes, and repair or modification of the affected fuselage structure if necessary. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Notices in this docket

- Jun 12, 2017: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2017-12056, comments due Jul 27, 2017 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/06/12/2017-12056/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes)

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