Federal Register #FAA-2026-11803

FAA proposes inspections and corrective actions for Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft

The FAA proposes an aircraft safety directive for specified Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 airplanes. - Government buyer: U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); no specific office is identified. - OEM: Airbus SAS, manufacturer of the affected aircraft and source of repair instructions when needed. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is referenced as the source of directive material, not as a vendor. - Affected component: slotted nut, part number D57250182200, at the wing thrust spigots on both wings; no purchase quantity is specified. - Proposed actions include repetitive inspections, corrective action if a spigot sleeve is migrated or missing, reporting inspection results, and prohibiting installation of affected parts. Airbus repair instructions would be obtained when required. - The safety concern is severe corrosion that could cause a sleeve to migrate or go missing and weaken the pylon or wing structure. The FAA estimates that 1,987 U.S.-registered airplanes could be affected. - This is a proposed safety regulation, not a procurement or contract award.

Description

The FAA proposes a new airworthiness directive for specified Airbus SAS Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. The proposal addresses the risk of severe corrosion on affected slotted nuts at the wing thrust spigots, which could cause loss or migration of the spigot sleeve and degrade pylon and wing structural integrity. It would require repetitive inspections, applicable corrective actions, reporting inspection results, and prohibit installation of affected parts. Comments are due November 23, 2026.

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