# Proposed AD FAA-2020-0681: Airbus Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2020-26-21
- Products: Airbus
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: August 4, 2020, 85 FR 47122
- Comments due: September 18, 2020
- Became: [AD 2020-26-21](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-26-21)
- Docket: FAA-2020-0681 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2020-0681, where comments are filed)
- FR document: 2020-16843
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/0a/86/0a860a724ff8c46172139bfd8e6791cd4e9d56e7ea5703dc688ef6c80439faff (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-08-04/pdf/2020-16843.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/08/04/2020-16843/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/2DDEE0B3BA8BD0C3862585BA00402908.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2020-0681

## Summary

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus SAS Model A350-941 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report that during the assembly of a certain section of the fuselage, the gaps found on self-aligning nuts for eight fasteners were out of tolerance. This proposed AD would require a rotating probe test of all fastener holes located in the affected area for any discrepancies, an eddy current inspection of the surrounding flange for any discrepancies, a detailed inspection of certain frames for any discrepancies, and 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

- Aug 4, 2020: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2020-16843, comments due Sep 18, 2020 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/08/04/2020-16843/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes)

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