# Proposed AD FAA-2024-1288: Airbus SAS Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2024-16-12
- Products: Airbus
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: May 6, 2024, 89 FR 37142
- Comments due: June 20, 2024
- Became: [AD 2024-16-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-16-12)
- Docket: FAA-2024-1288 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2024-1288, where comments are filed)
- Project: MCAI-2024-00063-T
- FR document: 2024-09508
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/64/33/6433d41fd5c5c145ff62d5f291c6c4607c7ba84007649b820ff580bfe4c7219e (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-05-06/pdf/2024-09508.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/05/06/2024-09508/airworthiness-directives-airbus-sas-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FR-ADNPRM-2024-09508-00000000000.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2024-1288

## Summary

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus SAS Model A330-243, -302, -343, and -941 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a determination that a certain aft bulkhead cover panel may have been made with a non-conforming material. This proposed AD would require replacing the aft bulkhead cover panel and prohibit the installation of affected parts, 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

- May 6, 2024: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2024-09508, comments due Jun 20, 2024 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/05/06/2024-09508/airworthiness-directives-airbus-sas-airplanes)

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