Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-301, -321, -322, -341, and -342 Series Airplanes, and Model A340 Series Airplanes

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Airbus Model A330-301, -321, -322, -341, and - 342 series airplanes, and certain Model A340 series airplanes. This action requires repetitive inspections to detect cracking of the aft cargo compartment door, and corrective action if necessary. This action also provides for optional terminating action for the repetitive inspections. This action is necessary to detect and correct cracking of the aft cargo compartment door, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.