# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2026-08-27 · Effective 2026-10-01 · 91 FR 55250
## Document
- **Document number:** 2026-17552
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Airbus SAS
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 91 FR 55250
- **Publication date:** 2026-08-27
- **Effective date:** 2026-10-01
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2026-3879
## Abstract

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus SAS Model A320-211, -212, -214, -216, -231, -232, and - 233 airplanes; and Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and -232 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a fatigue test that identified cracks in the forward and aft upper corner of the bulk cargo door. This AD requires a rototest inspection for cracks and applicable on-condition actions. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/27/2026-17552/airworthiness-directives-airbus-sas-airplanes)
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