# Proposed AD FAA-2026-11803: Airbus SAS Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Comments due Nov 23
- Products: Airbus A318-111, A318-112, A318-121, A318-122, A319-111, A319-112, A319-113, A319-114, A319-115, A319-131, A319-132, A319-133 and 37 more
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: October 8, 2026, 91 FR 64318
- Comments due: November 23, 2026
- Docket: FAA-2026-11803 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2026-11803, where comments are filed)
- Project: MCAI-2025-01392-T
- FR document: 2026-20700
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/1a/fb/1afbc7167aab134c0e2b3dfc27c46ab7ab26fa683b7ade6acb27a4434f4fb51b (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-10-08/pdf/2026-20700.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/10/08/2026-20700/airworthiness-directives-airbus-sas-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FR-ADNPRM-2026-20700-00000000000.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2026-11803

## 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 finding that severe corrosion could occur on affected slotted nuts located at the wing thrust spigots. This proposed AD would require repetitive inspections of the affected slotted nuts and applicable corrective actions. 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

- Oct 8, 2026: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2026-20700, comments due Nov 23, 2026 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/10/08/2026-20700/airworthiness-directives-airbus-sas-airplanes)

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