# Proposed AD FAA-2018-0705: Airbus SAS Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2019-01-07
- Products: Airbus
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: August 9, 2018, 83 FR 39377
- Comments due: September 24, 2018
- Became: [AD 2019-01-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2019-01-07)
- Docket: FAA-2018-0705 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2018-0705, where comments are filed)
- FR document: 2018-16733
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/2a/df/2adf8f4d54b090a6803f0ce30e9f2e41534181f2906fbed6b05cbc9a71b23734 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2018-08-09/pdf/2018-16733.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/08/09/2018-16733/airworthiness-directives-airbus-sas-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/22293C6C2ADB7B8F862582E4004EC52B.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2018-0705

## Summary

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus SAS Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and -232 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report that during removal of left-hand (LH) gear rib 5, four failed fasteners were discovered. This proposed AD would require a one-time ultrasonic inspection of the LH and right-hand (RH) wing rib 5-to-rear spar attachments for cracked or failed fasteners, and if necessary, a detailed inspection of the gear rib 5 and spar web for cracks and damage, a rotating probe test of the gear rib and spar web bolt holes for cracks and damage, reaming the gear rib and the spar web bolt holes, and replacement of cracked or failed fasteners. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Notices in this docket

- Aug 9, 2018: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2018-16733, comments due Sep 24, 2018 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/08/09/2018-16733/airworthiness-directives-airbus-sas-airplanes)

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