# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2018-09-10 · Effective 2018-10-15 · 83 FR 45539
## Document
- **Document number:** 2018-18907
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Airbus SAS
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 83 FR 45539
- **Publication date:** 2018-09-10
- **Effective date:** 2018-10-15
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2018-0454
## Abstract

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus SAS Model A330-200 Freighter series airplanes, Model A330-200 and -300 series airplanes, and Model A340-200 and -300 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of cracked slat tracks at the location of the front stop attachment to the track. This AD requires a detailed inspection, repetitive special detailed inspections, and corrective actions if necessary. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/09/10/2018-18907/airworthiness-directives-airbus-sas-airplanes)
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