Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus SAS Model A330-841 and Model A330-941 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of crack findings on the sloping rib. This AD requires a repetitive inspection of the external surface of each sloping rib and each slat 1 inboard seal, and applicable corrective actions. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 2026-15410 Federal Register document?
Document 2026-15410 is a Final Rule published by the Department of Transportation in the Federal Register on July 30, 2026, with an effective date of September 3, 2026. The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus SAS Model A330-841 and Model A330-941 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of crack findings on the sloping rib. This AD requires a repetitive inspection of the external surface of each sloping rib and each slat 1 inboard seal, and applicable corrective actions. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. View the original at https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/30/2026-15410/airworthiness-directives-airbus-sas-airplanes.
Is document 2026-15410 an economically significant rule?
No. Document 2026-15410 is not classified as economically significant under Executive Order 12866. Economically significant rules require OIRA review and are estimated to have impacts of $100 million or more per year.