airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2018-12-10 · Effective 2019-01-14 · 83 FR 63399
Document
Document number
2018-26474
Federal Register citation
83 FR 63399
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus SAS
Publication date
2018-12-10
Effective date
2019-01-14
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2018-0800
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus SAS Model A330-223F and Model A330-243F airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of cracking at fastener holes located at a certain frame on the lower shell panel junction. This AD requires repetitive special detailed inspections (rototest) of certain fastener holes located at the lower shell junction of a certain frame on both left- hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) sides, and applicable related investigative and corrective actions. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.