# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2018-09-10 · Effective 2018-09-25 · 83 FR 45550
## Document
- **Document number:** 2018-19437
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Airbus SAS
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule; request for comments.
- **Citation:** 83 FR 45550
- **Publication date:** 2018-09-10
- **Effective date:** 2018-09-25
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2018-0789
## Abstract

We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2018-12-08, which applied to certain Airbus SAS Model A330-200 and -300 series airplanes, and Model A340-212, -213, -312, and -313 airplanes. AD 2018- 12-08 required repetitive inspections of certain fastener holes, and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. This new AD corrects certain compliance time references. This AD was prompted by a report of cracking at fastener holes located at a certain frame (FR) on the lower shell panel junction. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/09/10/2018-19437/airworthiness-directives-airbus-sas-airplanes)
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