# Proposed AD FAA-2026-8779: Airbus SAS Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Comment period closed
- 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 35 more
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: August 13, 2026, 91 FR 52266
- Comments due: September 28, 2026
- Docket: FAA-2026-8779 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2026-8779, where comments are filed)
- Project: MCAI-2025-01748-T
- FR document: 2026-16566
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/07/0b/070b36f79b592c1613facec11f9fee47834777484af61ed0ddc1983e4f2b1594 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-08-13/pdf/2026-16566.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/13/2026-16566/airworthiness-directives-airbus-sas-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FR-ADNPRM-2026-16566-00000000000.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2026-8779

## Summary

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus SAS Model A318 series airplanes; Model A319 series airplanes; Model A320 series airplanes; and Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, -232, -251N, -252N, -253N, -271N, -272N, - 251NX, -252NX, -253NX, -271NX, and -272NX airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of a certain nose landing gear (NLG) sliding tube having widespread overheat damage and multiple cracks on the base metal during shop visits. This proposed AD would require a special detailed inspection (SDI) of the affected NLG sliding tube and replacement, as applicable. 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

- Aug 13, 2026: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2026-16566, comments due Sep 28, 2026 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/13/2026-16566/airworthiness-directives-airbus-sas-airplanes)

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