# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2018-05-11 · Effective 2018-05-29 · 83 FR 21858
## Document
- **Document number:** 2018-09848
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Airbus
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule; request for comments.
- **Citation:** 83 FR 21858
- **Publication date:** 2018-05-11
- **Effective date:** 2018-05-29
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2018-0363
## Abstract

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A330-301, -321, -322, -341, and -342 airplanes; Model A340-200 series airplanes; and Model A340-300 series airplanes. This AD requires contacting the FAA to obtain instructions for addressing the unsafe condition on these products, and doing the actions specified in those instructions. This AD was prompted by reports of cracks on both left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) sides on certain frame (FR) locations. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/05/11/2018-09848/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes)
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