# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-202, -203, -223, and -243 Airplanes, and A330-300 Series Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2004-06-09 · Effective 2004-07-14 · 69 FR 32247
## Document
- **Document number:** 04-12822
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 69 FR 32247
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/06/09/04-12822/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a330-202--203--223-and--243-airplanes-and-a330-300-series)
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