# Proposed AD FAA-2022-0890: Airbus SAS Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2022-24-02
- Products: Airbus
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: July 25, 2022, 87 FR 44032
- Comments due: September 8, 2022
- Became: [AD 2022-24-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-24-02)
- Docket: FAA-2022-0890 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2022-0890, where comments are filed)
- Project: MCAI-2022-00391-T
- FR document: 2022-15787
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/f3/9d/f39dc24e8e94b78109544b12e0a7b987da7d19edf552305567dff966722e4c22 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2022-07-25/pdf/2022-15787.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/07/25/2022-15787/airworthiness-directives-airbus-sas-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FR-ADNPRM-2022-15787-00000000000.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2022-0890

## Summary

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus SAS Model A300 F4-600R series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a determination that the forward cargo door compartment between certain frame forks is susceptible to widespread fatigue damage (WFD). This proposed AD would complete certain mandated programs to support the airplane reaching its limit of validity (LOV) of the engineering data that support the established structural maintenance program. This proposed AD would require modifying the forward cargo compartment between certain frame forks, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is proposed for incorporation by reference. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Notices in this docket

- Jul 25, 2022: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2022-15787, comments due Sep 8, 2022 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/07/25/2022-15787/airworthiness-directives-airbus-sas-airplanes)

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