# Proposed AD FAA-2022-0986: Airbus SAS Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2022-21-02
- Products: Airbus
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: August 2, 2022, 87 FR 47144
- Comments due: September 16, 2022
- Became: [AD 2022-21-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-21-02)
- Docket: FAA-2022-0986 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2022-0986, where comments are filed)
- Project: MCAI-2021-01440-T
- FR document: 2022-16451
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/25/ad/25ad3dce3e8af01dc5684b6cc8a9e7dd7b68e634d404373e3a710c1b9167d72e (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2022-08-02/pdf/2022-16451.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/08/02/2022-16451/airworthiness-directives-airbus-sas-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FR-ADNPRM-2022-16451-00000000000.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2022-0986

## Summary

The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2000-20-15, which applies to certain Airbus SAS Model A300 and A300-600 series airplanes. AD 2000-20-15 requires a high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspection to detect cracking of the rear fittings of fuselage frame FR40 at stringer 27, and repetitive inspections or repair, as applicable. In lieu of accomplishing the repetitive inspections, AD 2000-20-15 provides a modification that would allow the inspection to be deferred for a certain period of time. This AD was prompted by cracking of the rear fittings of fuselage frame FR40 at stringer 27, and a determination that reduced compliance times are necessary. This proposed AD would continue to require the actions in AD 2000-20-15, but at reduced compliance times, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is proposed for incorporation by reference. This proposed AD would also remove airplanes from the applicability. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Notices in this docket

- Aug 2, 2022: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2022-16451, comments due Sep 16, 2022 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/08/02/2022-16451/airworthiness-directives-airbus-sas-airplanes)

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