Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-301, -321, -322, -341, and -342 Series Airplanes and Airbus Model A340 Series Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2001-08-03 · Effective 2001-08-20 · 66 FR 40582
Document
Document number
01-19259
Federal Register citation
66 FR 40582
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Category
airworthiness
Publication date
2001-08-03
Effective date
2001-08-20
FAA docket
Docket No. 2001-NM-195-AD
Abstract
This amendment supersedes an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Airbus Model A330-301, -321, -322, and -342 series airplanes and certain Airbus Model A340 series airplanes, that currently requires reinforcement of the wing structure at the inboard pylon rear pickup area. This amendment revises the applicability to include additional airplanes. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent fatigue cracking of the bottom skin and reinforcing plate of the wing due to bending, which could lead to reduced structural integrity of the airplane wing. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.