Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus SAS Model A330-841 and Model A330-941 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of crack findings on the sloping rib. This proposed AD would require a repetitive inspection of the external surface of each sloping rib and each slat 1 i
| Agency | Transportation Department, Federal Aviation Administration |
|---|---|
| Document type | Proposed Rule |
| Published | 2026-05-20 |
| Summary | The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus SAS Model A330-841 and Model A330-941 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of crack findings on the sloping rib. This proposed AD would require a repetitive inspection of the external surface of each sloping rib and each slat 1 inboard seal, and applicable corrective actions. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. |
| Document number | 2026-10047 |
| Official record | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/20/2026-10047/airworthiness-directives-airbus-sas-airplanes |