# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2018-10-15 · Effective 2018-11-19 · 83 FR 51825
## Document
- **Document number:** 2018-21967
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Airbus SAS
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 83 FR 51825
- **Publication date:** 2018-10-15
- **Effective date:** 2018-11-19
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2018-0498
## Abstract

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus SAS Model A330-200 Freighter, -200, and -300 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of Angle of Attack (AOA) blockages not detected by upgraded flight control primary computer (FCPC) software standards. This AD requires upgrading certain FCPCs, which terminates a certain airplane flight manual revision for certain airplanes. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/10/15/2018-21967/airworthiness-directives-airbus-sas-airplanes)
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