# Proposed AD FAA-2020-0106: Airbus SAS Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2020-15-21
- Products: Airbus
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: March 9, 2020, 85 FR 13583
- Comments due: April 23, 2020
- Became: [AD 2020-15-21](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-15-21)
- Docket: FAA-2020-0106 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2020-0106, where comments are filed)
- FR document: 2020-04725
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/ea/be/eabe052a0e256945c76779e2b4456c9a96bdf33214c79afa44e1810c0c315351 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-03-09/pdf/2020-04725.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/03/09/2020-04725/airworthiness-directives-airbus-sas-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/54C22871A951D1668625852600698099.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2020-0106

## Summary

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus SAS Model A330-200 series airplanes, Model A330-200 Freighter series airplanes, and Model A330-300 series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a determination that certain inspection procedures specified an incorrect inspection area. This proposed AD would require repetitive detailed inspections of a certain stringer location, and applicable corrective actions if necessary, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which will be incorporated by reference. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Notices in this docket

- Mar 9, 2020: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2020-04725, comments due Apr 23, 2020 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/03/09/2020-04725/airworthiness-directives-airbus-sas-airplanes)

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