# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2014-09-03 · Effective 2014-10-08 · 79 FR 52181
## Document
- **Document number:** 2014-20258
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Airbus
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 79 FR 52181
- **Publication date:** 2014-09-03
- **Effective date:** 2014-10-08
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2014-0190
## Abstract

We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2011-17-08 for all Airbus Model A330-200 series airplanes, Model A330-200 Freighter series airplanes, and Model A330-300 series airplanes. AD 2011-17-08 required revising the maintenance program by incorporating certain Airworthiness Limitation Items (ALIs). This new AD requires a revision to the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or revised structural inspection requirements. This AD was prompted by a revision of certain airworthiness limitations items (ALI) documents, which specifies more restrictive instructions and/or airworthiness limitations. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct fatigue cracking, damage, and corrosion in certain structure, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/09/03/2014-20258/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes)
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