Federal Register #2026-10-11

FAA Airworthiness Directives for Airbus SAS and Airbus Canada Aircraft – Inspection and Fastener Replacement

This opportunity summary covers new airworthiness directives issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for specific Airbus SAS and Airbus Canada Limited Partnership aircraft models. - Government Buyer: - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Aircraft Certification Service, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch - OEMs and Vendors: - Airbus SAS - Airbus Canada Limited Partnership - Products/Services Requested: - Inspection of fastener holes on angle fitting connection between frames 35 and 36 at stringer 30 for Airbus SAS A320neo family aircraft - Quantity: 90 airplanes (U.S.-registered) - Includes rototest inspection, repair, and contacting manufacturer as per EASA AD 2025-0065 - Identification and replacement of incorrectly installed titanium fasteners (P/N B0206003GD) in butt strap at outer wing box lower skin to center wing box interface for Airbus Canada aircraft - Replacement with correct nickel alloy fasteners (P/N B0206033GD) as per Transport Canada AD CF2025-09 - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Compliance with international airworthiness directives (EASA and Transport Canada) - Focus on structural integrity and fatigue prevention - No procurement of goods or services; regulatory safety inspections and corrective actions only - Places of Performance and Delivery: - FAA Airworthiness Products Section, Des Moines, WA - U.S. Department of Transportation Docket Operations, Washington, DC - European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), Cologne, Germany - Transport Canada National Aircraft Certification, Nepean, Ontario, Canada

Description

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus SAS Model A320-251N, -252N, -253N, -271N, -272N, and -273N airplanes. This AD was prompted by a detected deviation to the manufacturing process of the angle fitting connection to side panel skin between certain frames at a certain stringer on both left hand and right hand sides. The AD requires inspecting the fastener holes to ensure they are the nominal diameter and taking applicable corrective actions. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

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