# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2017-09-05 · Effective 2017-10-10 · 82 FR 41874
## Document
- **Document number:** 2017-16568
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Airbus
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 82 FR 41874
- **Publication date:** 2017-09-05
- **Effective date:** 2017-10-10
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2016-9517
## Abstract

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A330-200, A330-200 Freighter, A330-300, A340-500, and A340-600 series airplanes; and A340-313 airplanes. This AD was prompted by the discovery of Tartaric Sulfuric Anodizing (TSA)/Chromic Acid Anodizing (CAA) surface treatment in certain bulk cargo door frame holes of certain airplanes. This AD requires inspection of the fuselage bulk cargo door frames at specific locations, and corrective action if necessary. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/09/05/2017-16568/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes)
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