# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2020-03-13 · Effective 2020-04-17 · 85 FR 14559
## Document
- **Document number:** 2020-05123
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Airbus SAS
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 85 FR 14559
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/03/13/2020-05123/airworthiness-directives-airbus-sas-airplanes)
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