# Proposed AD FAA-2018-0512: Airbus Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2018-25-02
- Products: Airbus
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: June 14, 2018, 83 FR 27724
- Comments due: July 30, 2018
- Became: [AD 2018-25-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-25-02)
- Docket: FAA-2018-0512 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2018-0512, where comments are filed)
- FR document: 2018-12733
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/29/33/293327e6adf50b9934af917c31c4932085e01587111ca9c361e00a0036b6dfe0 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2018-06-14/pdf/2018-12733.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/06/14/2018-12733/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/07603A850E444229862582AC0058AA3E.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2018-0512

## Summary

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A318, A319, A320 and A321 series airplanes. This AD requires revising the maintenance or inspection program to incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations. This AD was prompted by an evaluation by the design approval holder (DAH) indicating that the principal structural elements and certain life-limited parts are subject to widespread fatigue damage (WFD). We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Notices in this docket

- Jun 14, 2018: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2018-12733, comments due Jul 30, 2018 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/06/14/2018-12733/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes)

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