# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2018-02-09 · Effective 2018-03-16 · 83 FR 5689
## Document
- **Document number:** 2018-01803
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Airbus
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 83 FR 5689
- **Publication date:** 2018-02-09
- **Effective date:** 2018-03-16
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2017-0713
## Abstract

We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2012-12-12 and AD 2013-16-26, which applied to all Airbus Model A330-200, A330-200 Freighter, A330-300, A340-200, and A340-300 series airplanes. AD 2012- 12-12 required repetitive inspections of the outer skin rivets of the cargo doors, repair if necessary, and other repetitive inspections. AD 2013-16-26 required repetitive inspections of certain cargo doors, and repair if necessary. This new AD continues to require repetitive inspections, and repair if necessary. This new AD revises the applicability; adds a one-time inspection and adjustment of certain hook gaps; reinforcement of the door frame structure; related investigative and corrective actions if necessary; and a modification, which allows deferring reinforcement of the cargo door structure. This AD was prompted by a determination that a new inspection procedure is necessary to address the unsafe condition. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/02/09/2018-01803/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes)
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