Airbus cargo doors need new inspections after fatigue tests found cracks

US aviation regulators propose new inspection rules for certain Airbus A320 and A321 airplanes. This means airlines must check for cracks in the bulk cargo doors of these planes and fix them if found.

Airlines operate planes for decades. Small cracks can grow over time, especially in high-stress areas like cargo doors. This proposed rule means airlines will have to spend money on inspections and repairs to keep these older planes flying safely.