# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-301, -321, -322, -341, and -342 Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2003-10-17 · Effective 2003-11-03 · 68 FR 59711
## Document
- **Document number:** 03-26117
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule; request for comments.
- **Citation:** 68 FR 59711
- **Publication date:** 2003-10-17
- **Effective date:** 2003-11-03
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. 2001-NM-353-AD
## Abstract

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Airbus Model A330-301, -321, -322, -341, and -342 airplanes. This action requires modifying the rear fuselage to reinforce a certain frame segment. This action is necessary to prevent fatigue cracking of the rear fuselage, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/10/17/03-26117/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a330-301--321--322--341-and--342-airplanes)
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