# 2026-07297: FAA Calls for Crack Checks on Airbus A321 Planes

2026-07297, Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes, is a Federal Register proposed rule from Transportation Department, Federal Aviation Administration published 2026-04-15, effective The FAA must receive comments on this proposed AD by June 1, 2026. (as of 2026-06-11).

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## Facts
- Document number: 2026-07297
- Title: Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
- Type: Proposed Rule
- Agencies: Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration
- Citation: 91 FR 20081
- Published: 2026-04-15
- Effective: The FAA must receive comments on this proposed AD by June 1, 2026.
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: 2120-AA64
- Last updated: 2026-06-11

## In one line

FAA Calls for Crack Checks on Airbus A321 Planes

## Summary

The FAA wants to make sure certain Airbus A321 planes stay safe by checking some important parts for cracks and fixing them if needed. This comes after finding a manufacturing hiccup that could cause problems over time. Airlines need to start these inspections soon, and the FAA is asking for feedback by June 1, 2026.

## Abstract

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus SAS Model A321-251NX, -252NX, -253NX, -271NX, and - 272NX airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a review of the cold working process on the assembly line that detected a deviation to the manufacturing process. This proposed AD would require repetitive inspections for the nominal design condition of the fastener holes in certain center fuselage frame foot joint connections and, as applicable, an inspection for cracking at the frame foot joint connections and corrective actions. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Effects PRIA read

No economic effects identified for this document.

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## Sources
- [2026-07297 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/15/2026-07297/airworthiness-directives-airbus-sas-airplanes)
- [2026-07297 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-04-15/pdf/2026-07297.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-07297 (as of 2026-06-11).