# Proposed AD FAA-2024-2320: Airbus SAS Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2025-07-05
- Products: Airbus
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: September 30, 2024, 89 FR 79477
- Comments due: November 14, 2024
- Became: [AD 2025-07-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-07-05)
- Docket: FAA-2024-2320 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2024-2320, where comments are filed)
- Project: MCAI-2024-00268-T
- FR document: 2024-22180
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/c8/34/c8346eb71b1186b614033b246cbdb4f5ab88d52dd1fd3e2b28068d3058f1eeb8 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-09-30/pdf/2024-22180.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/09/30/2024-22180/airworthiness-directives-airbus-sas-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FR-ADNPRM-2024-22180-00000000000.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2024-2320

## Summary

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus SAS Model A350-941 and -1041 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by an updated stress analysis on the forward (FWD) cargo door and its attachment piano hinges that revealed a risk of cracking and crack propagation on piano hinges 2 and 3, originating from opening-closing fatigue cycles of the FWD cargo door. This proposed AD would require an inspection of the affected parts, and applicable corrective actions, 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

- Sep 30, 2024: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2024-22180, comments due Nov 14, 2024 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/09/30/2024-22180/airworthiness-directives-airbus-sas-airplanes)

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