# Proposed AD FAA-2018-0455: Airbus Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2018-20-02
- Products: Airbus
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: May 30, 2018, 83 FR 24690
- Comments due: July 16, 2018
- Became: [AD 2018-20-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-20-02)
- Docket: FAA-2018-0455 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2018-0455, where comments are filed)
- FR document: 2018-11421
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/5e/36/5e364a424660f1e894e202267d516df5b7c0545b536c5d626a5ed7d8938db5a0 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2018-05-30/pdf/2018-11421.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/05/30/2018-11421/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/45878AB99F097C788625829D005D2889.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2018-0455

## Summary

We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 98-18-24, which applies to certain Airbus Model A320 series airplanes. AD 98-18- 24 requires repetitive inspections to detect cracking in the inner flange of a certain door frame, and corrective actions, if necessary. AD 98-18-24 also provides an optional terminating action for the repetitive inspections. Since we issued AD 98-18-24, it has been determined that the compliance times for the repetitive inspections must be reduced. This proposed AD would continue to require the repetitive inspections of the inner flange of a certain door frame, with reduced repetitive inspection intervals, and corrective action if necessary. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Notices in this docket

- May 30, 2018: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2018-11421, comments due Jul 16, 2018 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/05/30/2018-11421/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes)

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