# Proposed AD FAA-2023-1723: Airbus SAS Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2023-23-03
- Products: Airbus
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: August 31, 2023, 88 FR 60157
- Comments due: October 16, 2023
- Became: [AD 2023-23-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-23-03)
- Docket: FAA-2023-1723 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2023-1723, where comments are filed)
- Project: MCAI-2023-00457-T
- FR document: 2023-18693
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/c4/72/c4723fd747e7c452a4f4f73c84d0911bfd56e09ec04fbb8e5d4feb204c998433 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2023-08-31/pdf/2023-18693.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/08/31/2023-18693/airworthiness-directives-airbus-sas-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FR-ADNPRM-2023-18693-00000000000.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2023-1723

## Summary

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus SAS Model A330-200 Freighter series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a widespread fatigue damage (WFD) evaluation on Airbus SAS Model A330-200 Freighter series airplanes, which found that the circumferential joint at Frame 58 (near the rear fuselage) is susceptible to WFD. This proposed AD would require a modification to reinforce the circumferential joints at Frame 58 and, if necessary, corrective action, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is proposed for incorporation by reference (IBR). The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Notices in this docket

- Aug 31, 2023: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2023-18693, comments due Oct 16, 2023 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/08/31/2023-18693/airworthiness-directives-airbus-sas-airplanes)

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