airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2020-03-13 · Effective 2020-04-17 · 85 FR 14559
Document
Document number
2020-05123
Federal Register citation
85 FR 14559
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus SAS
Publication date
2020-03-13
Effective date
2020-04-17
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2019-0712
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus SAS Model A330-200 Freighter, A330-200, A330-300, A340-200, and A340-300 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports that elevator skin panels were found disbonded as a result of water ingress. This AD requires repetitive detailed inspections of skin panels on both elevators, and corrective actions if necessary, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.