# Proposed AD FAA-2018-0454: Airbus Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2018-18-08
- Products: Airbus
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: May 29, 2018, 83 FR 24427
- Comments due: July 13, 2018
- Became: [AD 2018-18-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-18-08)
- Docket: FAA-2018-0454 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2018-0454, where comments are filed)
- FR document: 2018-11415
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/82/dd/82dd3d9c57f5b10f01006c754b21b2c7b3dd68180253e45b3ce2a768b2aabc4e (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2018-05-29/pdf/2018-11415.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/05/29/2018-11415/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/42D73478D37C9A498625829D00560D38.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2018-0454

## Summary

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A330-200 Freighter series airplanes, Airbus Model A330-200 and -300 series airplanes, and Airbus Model A340-200 and -300 series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of cracked slat tracks at the location of the front stop attachment to the track. This proposed AD would require a detailed inspection, repetitive special detailed inspections, and corrective actions if necessary. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Notices in this docket

- May 29, 2018: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2018-11415, comments due Jul 13, 2018 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/05/29/2018-11415/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes)

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