# Proposed AD FAA-2025-0626: Airbus SAS Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2025-16-04
- Products: Airbus
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: April 21, 2025, 90 FR 16655
- Comments due: June 5, 2025
- Became: [AD 2025-16-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-16-04)
- Docket: FAA-2025-0626 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2025-0626, where comments are filed)
- Project: MCAI-2024-00713-T
- FR document: 2025-06667
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/c6/d3/c6d32785c3be6e9c50300659dc8d9dc9576bf54da2222b89313db50536548a52 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-04-21/pdf/2025-06667.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/04/21/2025-06667/airworthiness-directives-airbus-sas-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FR-ADNPRM-2025-06667-00000000000.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2025-0626

## Summary

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus SAS Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a heavy maintenance check that found elongation on the upper section of the vertical member's assembly at the frame (FR) 24A cargo panel sub-structure. This proposed AD would require a check for certain repairs, and as applicable, repetitive detailed visual inspections of the vertical member's upper part and the upper fittings at FR 24A in the forward cargo compartment and corrective actions. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Notices in this docket

- Apr 21, 2025: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2025-06667, comments due Jun 5, 2025 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/04/21/2025-06667/airworthiness-directives-airbus-sas-airplanes)

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