# Proposed AD FAA-2018-0025: Airbus Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2018-11-06
- Products: Airbus
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: February 8, 2018, 83 FR 5584
- Comments due: March 26, 2018
- Became: [AD 2018-11-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-11-06)
- Docket: FAA-2018-0025 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2018-0025, where comments are filed)
- FR document: 2018-02018
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/77/9a/779a9f0c1839a68cfa21fd2ae2f4737a591644b7c80a6c95f76d0a6c7e0850d3 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2018-02-08/pdf/2018-02018.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/02/08/2018-02018/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/E9724BCEDFAC16838625822E005377B7.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2018-0025

## Summary

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A310-203, -221, -222, -304, -322, -324, and -325 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a design approval holder (DAH) evaluation indicating that the outer wing lower junction is subject to widespread fatigue damage (WFD). This proposed AD would require modifying the fastener holes at certain locations, which includes related investigative actions and applicable corrective actions. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Notices in this docket

- Feb 8, 2018: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2018-02018, comments due Mar 26, 2018 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/02/08/2018-02018/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes)

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