airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2026-06-09 · Effective 2026-07-14 · 91 FR 34743
Document
Document number
2026-11510
Federal Register citation
91 FR 34743
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus SAS
Publication date
2026-06-09
Effective date
2026-07-14
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2026-2281
Abstract
The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2022-02- 11, which applied to certain Airbus SAS Model A318 series airplanes; Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, and -133 airplanes; Model A320-211, -212, -214, 216, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes; and Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and -232 airplanes. AD 2022-02-11 required repetitive rototest inspections of the holes at the door stop fittings for any cracking and repair if necessary. Since the FAA issued AD 2022-02-11, it was determined that additional airplane models must be added to the applicability and the terminating action for repaired affected areas must be clarified. This AD continues to require the actions in AD 2022-02-11 and expands the applicability. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.