# Proposed AD FAA-2017-0710: Airbus Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2017-23-04
- Products: Airbus
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: July 27, 2017, 82 FR 34885
- Comments due: September 11, 2017
- Became: [AD 2017-23-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-23-04)
- Docket: FAA-2017-0710 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2017-0710, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2017-NM-019-AD
- FR document: 2017-15558
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/92/b1/92b1603e4d4fb9ed7a1f56e6bffd246382b47872335f8db1650555cc4f0930cf (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2017-07-27/pdf/2017-15558.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/07/27/2017-15558/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/EEDBB73C9DF60E8C8625816B004BB04B.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2017-0710

## Summary

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A300 B4-600R series airplanes; Model A300 B4-603, B4-620, and B4-622 airplanes; Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes; and Model A300 F4-605R airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a determination that the top stringer joints at rib 18 are an area of uniform stress distribution, which indicates that cracks may develop in adjacent stringers at the same time. This proposed AD would require an inspection of the upper wing skin and top stringer joints, and modification of the stringer joint couplings if necessary. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Notices in this docket

- Jul 27, 2017: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2017-15558, comments due Sep 11, 2017 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/07/27/2017-15558/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes)

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