airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2014-09-03 · Effective 2014-10-08 · 79 FR 52184
Document
Document number
2014-19725
Federal Register citation
79 FR 52184
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus
Publication date
2014-09-03
Effective date
2014-10-08
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2014-0061
Abstract
We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2007-06-12 for certain Airbus Model A330-200 and A330-300 airplanes. This new AD reduces the compliance times for reinforcing the structure of the center fuselage. This AD was prompted by a new fatigue and damage tolerance evaluation that revealed the compliance time for an existing reinforcement of the fuselage has to be reduced. We are issuing this AD to prevent fatigue cracking of the fuselage, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the fuselage.