2026-22587·DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

Proposed RuleComment Period OpenComments open

Published: Nov 5, 2026
Comments close: Dec 21, 2026
Citation: 91 FR 69732
Docket: Docket No. FAA-2026-13800, Project Identifier MCAI-2025-01663-T
Agencies: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, Federal Aviation Administration

Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

Summary

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a safety rule that would require owners of certain Airbus A‑318, A‑319, A‑320 and A‑321 jets to inspect the overhead‑cabin storage bins for damage to the Y‑axis attachment points. The rule stems from reports that bushings, retainer rings and pins inside those bins have shifted, creating a risk of structural failure. The FAA says a one‑time check for any discrepancies, followed by corrective work if problems are found, will eliminate the unsafe condition, and the rule would also bar the re‑installation of the defective parts. The regulation is issued by the FAA, the aviation safety arm of the U.S. Department of Transportation, and it applies to all U.S.‑registered aircraft of the listed Airbus models that have the specific overhead‑stowage compartments. Operators, maintenance providers and aircraft owners are the parties that must comply. The notice was published on November 5, 2026, and the FAA will accept written comments until December 21, 2026. After the comment period closes, the agency will review the input and, if it decides to move forward, will issue a final airworthiness directive that sets the exact inspection procedures and timelines for compliance.

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Official abstract

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus SAS Model A318-111 and -112 airplanes; Model A319- 111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, and -133 airplanes; 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 proposed AD was prompted by reports of damage to the YZ-axis attachment points on airplanes equipped with certain overhead stowage compartments (OHSC) bins. Investigations showed that bushings, retainer rings, and pins had migrated from their original positions. This proposed AD would require a one-time inspection for discrepancies of affected OHSC bins and, depending on findings, accomplishment of applicable corrective actions. This proposed AD would also prohibit the installation of affected parts. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.