# Proposed AD FAA-2018-0906: Airbus SAS Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2019-03-09
- Products: Airbus
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: November 5, 2018, 83 FR 55294
- Comments due: December 20, 2018
- Became: [AD 2019-03-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2019-03-09)
- Docket: FAA-2018-0906 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2018-0906, where comments are filed)
- FR document: 2018-23817
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/98/b0/98b035732f580ab4f556eee18adbcb69c42d5eca5a778f0203a674c47bba8bbb (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2018-11-05/pdf/2018-23817.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/11/05/2018-23817/airworthiness-directives-airbus-sas-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/5C17233951459EFE8625833C004EC2FD.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2018-0906

## Summary

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus SAS Model A310-304, -322, -324, and -325 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by an evaluation by the design approval holder (DAH) indicating that certain skin stringer joints are subject to widespread fatigue damage (WFD). This proposed AD would require a rototest inspection of the fastener holes in the affected areas and repair if necessary, and modifying the fastener holes. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Notices in this docket

- Nov 5, 2018: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2018-23817, comments due Dec 20, 2018 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/11/05/2018-23817/airworthiness-directives-airbus-sas-airplanes)

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