Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-202, -203, -223, and -243 Airplanes, and A330-300 Series Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2004-06-09 · Effective 2004-07-14 · 69 FR 32247
Document
Document number
04-12822
Federal Register citation
69 FR 32247
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Publication date
2004-06-09
Effective date
2004-07-14
FAA docket
Docket No. 2003-NM-183-AD
Abstract
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Airbus Model A330-202, -203, -223, and -243 airplanes, and A330-300 series airplanes, that requires modification of the center box junction and upper sections of the center fuselage to reinforce the frame base junction, and related corrective action. This action is necessary to prevent fatigue cracking, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the fuselage. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.