# Proposed AD FAA-2022-1655: Airbus SAS Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2023-08-08
- Products: Airbus
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: December 28, 2022, 87 FR 79819
- Comments due: February 13, 2023
- Became: [AD 2023-08-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-08-08)
- Docket: FAA-2022-1655 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2022-1655, where comments are filed)
- Project: MCAI-2022-00887-T
- FR document: 2022-28241
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/ff/66/ff666a32064e85ec18090bb9549b024059519406dd218bd5f466be9ca7043e79 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2022-12-28/pdf/2022-28241.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/12/28/2022-28241/airworthiness-directives-airbus-sas-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FR-ADNPRM-2022-28241-00000000000.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2022-1655

## Summary

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus SAS Model A330-201, -202, -203, -301, -302, and -303 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of corrosion and cracks found on engine inlet attach fittings. This proposed AD would require an inspection to determine whether affected engine inlet attach fittings (brackets) are installed, and replacement of those affected engine inlet attach fittings or replacement with an inlet cowl having no affected engine inlet attach fittings, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is proposed for incorporation by reference (IBR). This proposed AD would also prohibit the installation of affected parts. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Notices in this docket

- Dec 28, 2022: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2022-28241, comments due Feb 13, 2023 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/12/28/2022-28241/airworthiness-directives-airbus-sas-airplanes)

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