airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2016-04-13 · Effective 2016-05-18 · 81 FR 21730
Document
Document number
2016-08366
Federal Register citation
81 FR 21730
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus
Publication date
2016-04-13
Effective date
2016-05-18
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2015-8136
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A330-223F and -243F airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of missing fasteners in certain locations of the fuselage during production. This AD would require inspecting for missing, damaged, or incorrectly installed fasteners; and corrective actions if necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracking of the fuselage due to missing, damaged, or incorrectly installed fasteners, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the fuselage.