# Proposed AD FAA-2019-0257: Airbus SAS Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2019-16-11
- Products: Airbus
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: May 7, 2019, 84 FR 19881
- Comments due: June 21, 2019
- Became: [AD 2019-16-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2019-16-11)
- Docket: FAA-2019-0257 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2019-0257, where comments are filed)
- FR document: 2019-09264
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/ac/59/ac597ac71fa3f706a0b215e6f0a97cd3603b91b2762f66c352ffe6d8d7283327 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2019-05-07/pdf/2019-09264.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2019/05/07/2019-09264/airworthiness-directives-airbus-sas-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/6537A1912426D950862583F3004F3ECA.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2019-0257

## Summary

We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2018-20- 06, which applies to certain Airbus SAS Model A300 F4-600R series airplanes. AD 2018-20-06 requires repetitive high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspections of the aft lower deck cargo door (LDCD) frame forks; a one-time check of the LDCD clearances; and a one-time detailed visual inspection of hooks, eccentric bushes, and x-stops; and corrective actions if necessary. Since we issued AD 2018-20-06, we determined certain compliance times need to be revised, depending on frame fork configuration. This proposed AD would continue to require the actions of AD 2018-20-06 and would require new compliance times, depending on frame fork configuration. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Notices in this docket

- May 7, 2019: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2019-09264, comments due Jun 21, 2019 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2019/05/07/2019-09264/airworthiness-directives-airbus-sas-airplanes)

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