# Proposed AD FAA-2020-0845: Airbus SAS Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2021-09-01
- Products: Airbus
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: September 17, 2020, 85 FR 58014
- Comments due: November 2, 2020
- Became: [AD 2021-09-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-09-01)
- Docket: FAA-2020-0845 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2020-0845, where comments are filed)
- FR document: 2020-20481
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/bb/45/bb45caef3a5ff979283fa261819a7e165828b5020e533c6b882f86a0d42d64c3 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-09-17/pdf/2020-20481.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/09/17/2020-20481/airworthiness-directives-airbus-sas-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/CB328ADDFE675FFE862585E600492CB1.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2020-0845

## Summary

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus SAS Model A320-271N, A321-211 and A321-271N airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of missing overhead stowage compartment (OHSC) X-fixation brackets or brackets that were incorrectly installed during assembly. This proposed AD would require a special detailed inspection of the OHSC X-fixation brackets for missing or incorrectly installed brackets, and installation or replacement if necessary; or modification of each OHSC; 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

- Sep 17, 2020: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2020-20481, comments due Nov 2, 2020 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/09/17/2020-20481/airworthiness-directives-airbus-sas-airplanes)

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