# Proposed AD FAA-2018-0417: Airbus Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2018-20-06
- Products: Airbus
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: May 25, 2018, 83 FR 24244
- Comments due: July 9, 2018
- Became: [AD 2018-20-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-20-06)
- Docket: FAA-2018-0417 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2018-0417, where comments are filed)
- FR document: 2018-11134
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/34/7a/347a341e2343ed50373edf4e158fb1cc28e563f707c3bcb99b972c8e49aac526 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2018-05-25/pdf/2018-11134.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/05/25/2018-11134/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/1C69C0731778A0F28625829800511405.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2018-0417

## Summary

We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2016-25- 03, which applies to certain Airbus Model A300 F4-600R series airplanes. AD 2016-25-03 requires repetitive high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspections of the aft lower deck cargo door (LDCD) frame forks; a one-time check of the LDCD clearances; and a one-time detailed visual inspection of hooks, eccentric bushes, and x-stops; and corrective actions if necessary. Since we issued AD 2016-25-03, we have determined that accomplishing a new frame fork repair or reinforcement would allow an extension of the repetitive inspection intervals as would a frame fork replacement. This proposed AD would retain the actions required by AD 2016-25-03, with revised corrective actions and compliance times. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Notices in this docket

- May 25, 2018: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2018-11134, comments due Jul 9, 2018 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/05/25/2018-11134/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes)

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