# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2018-12-10 · Effective 2019-01-14 · 83 FR 63399
## Document
- **Document number:** 2018-26474
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Airbus SAS
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 83 FR 63399
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/12/10/2018-26474/airworthiness-directives-airbus-sas-airplanes)
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