Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
2026-09662 · rule · published 2026-05-14 · effective 2026-06-18
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus SAS Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, and -133 airplanes; Model A320 series airplanes; and Model A321-211, - 212, -213, -231, -232, -251N, -251NX, -252N, -252NX, -253N, -253NX, - 271N, -271NX, -272N, and -272NX airplanes. This AD was prompted by a review of the cold working process on the assembly line that detected a deviation to the manufacturing process. This AD requires repetitive inspections for the nominal design condition of the fastener holes in the pressure deck membrane to center wing box attachment and, as applicable, an inspection for cracking at the affected area and corrective actions. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
- Agencies
- Transportation Department (
DOT), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) - Dockets
Docket No. FAA-2026-0009,Project Identifier MCAI-2025-00436-T,Amendment 39-23338,AD 2026-09-16- RIN
2120-AA64- Topics
- Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety
- CFR references
- 14 CFR 39