# Proposed AD FAA-2026-7201: Airbus SAS Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2026-18-09
- Products: Airbus A330-243, A330-243F, A330-341, A330-342 and A330-343
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: June 29, 2026, 91 FR 39040
- Comments due: August 13, 2026
- Became: [AD 2026-18-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-18-09)
- Docket: FAA-2026-7201 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2026-7201, where comments are filed)
- Project: MCAI-2025-01290-T
- FR document: 2026-13024
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/bf/73/bf73e52881612e06856a16b1cc2888af1445ae05e8aa76a228539b3dc5b552ad (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-29/pdf/2026-13024.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/29/2026-13024/airworthiness-directives-airbus-sas-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FR-ADNPRM-2026-13024-00000000000.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2026-7201

## Summary

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus SAS Model A330-243, A330-243F, A330-341, A330-342, and A330-343 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of cracked and broken restraint brackets of the anti-ice piccolo tube found during maintenance on certain nacelle inlet cowls. This proposed AD would require, for certain affected parts, modification of the affected part, and for certain other affected parts, repetitive special detailed inspections (SDIs) for discrepancies and, depending on findings, modification of the affected part. This proposed AD would also prohibit a certain repair on any affected part and limit the installation of affected parts under certain conditions. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Notices in this docket

- Jun 29, 2026: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2026-13024, comments due Aug 13, 2026 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/29/2026-13024/airworthiness-directives-airbus-sas-airplanes)

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