# Proposed AD FAA-2020-0969: Airbus SAS Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2021-02-10
- Products: Airbus
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: October 26, 2020, 85 FR 67696
- Comments due: December 10, 2020
- Became: [AD 2021-02-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-02-10)
- Docket: FAA-2020-0969 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2020-0969, where comments are filed)
- Project: MCAI-2020-00853-T
- FR document: 2020-23372
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/aa/9a/aa9a6532e08275e4854c04d8da1d304e6f83e50875cde6b0b3f73d354aa55c52 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-10-26/pdf/2020-23372.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/10/26/2020-23372/airworthiness-directives-airbus-sas-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/6ABC288374D26DBA8625860D0046AA9C.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2020-0969

## Summary

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus SAS Model A350-941 and -1041 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report that certain retaining rings could cause damage to frame forks, brackets and edge frames, and their surface protection; subsequent investigation showed that the depth of the frame fork spotfacing on structural parts is inadequate to accommodate the retaining ring. This proposed AD would require repetitive inspections of certain areas of each cargo door for damage and corrective action. This proposed AD would also provide an optional terminating modification, 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

- Oct 26, 2020: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2020-23372, comments due Dec 10, 2020 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/10/26/2020-23372/airworthiness-directives-airbus-sas-airplanes)

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