# Proposed AD FAA-2017-0695: Airbus Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2018-06-03
- Products: Airbus
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: July 14, 2017, 82 FR 32503
- Comments due: August 28, 2017
- Became: [AD 2018-06-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-06-03)
- Docket: FAA-2017-0695 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2017-0695, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2016-NM-173-AD
- FR document: 2017-14590
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/32/fe/32fe8706425b4e1679a69b710213c69ed6eef9e479d90537a61c11e6f2f27380 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2017-07-14/pdf/2017-14590.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/07/14/2017-14590/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/89BABF4475D7A3AC8625815D00569C84.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2017-0695

## Summary

We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2009-18- 16, for certain Airbus Model A310-203, -204, -221, -222, -304, -322, - 324, and -325 airplanes. AD 2009-18-16 requires an inspection for cracking of certain fastener holes on certain frames, and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary; and modification of certain fastener holes. Since we issued AD 2009-18-16, an evaluation by the design approval holder (DAH) indicated that the compliance times should be reduced. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Notices in this docket

- Jul 14, 2017: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2017-14590, comments due Aug 28, 2017 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/07/14/2017-14590/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes)

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