# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330, A340-200, and A340-300 Series Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2004-06-08 · Effective 2004-07-13 · 69 FR 31874
## Document
- **Document number:** 04-12572
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 69 FR 31874
- **Publication date:** 2004-06-08
- **Effective date:** 2004-07-13
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. 2003-NM-111-AD
## Abstract

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Airbus Model A330, A340-200, and A340-300 series airplanes, that requires replacement of flap rotary actuators with modified flap rotary actuators. This action is necessary to prevent fatigue failure of the rotary actuator lever for the flaps, which could result in loss of the flap surface and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/06/08/04-12572/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a330-a340-200-and-a340-300-series-airplanes)
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