# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2015-01-30 · Effective 2015-03-06 · 80 FR 5032
## Document
- **Document number:** 2015-01184
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Airbus
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 80 FR 5032
- **Publication date:** 2015-01-30
- **Effective date:** 2015-03-06
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2014-0525
## Abstract

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A330-300, A340-200, and A340-300 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of substantial inner skin disbonding damage found on a rudder. This AD requires performing an inspection for damage of certain rudders, and repair if necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct damage of the rudder, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the rudder.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/01/30/2015-01184/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes)
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