# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2021-02-23 · Effective 2021-03-30 · 86 FR 10787
## Document
- **Document number:** 2021-03594
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Airbus SAS
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 86 FR 10787
- **Publication date:** 2021-02-23
- **Effective date:** 2021-03-30
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2020-0673
## Abstract

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus SAS Model A330-200 series airplanes, Model A330-200 Freighter series airplanes, Model A330-300 series airplanes, Model A330-900 series airplanes, Model A340-200 series airplanes, Model A340-300 series airplanes, Model A340-500 series airplanes, Model A340-600 series airplanes, Model A380-800 series airplanes; and Model A350-941 and -1041 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of a quality issue with a certain repair method of damage-through honeycomb core cargo linings by speed patches applied to both sides. This AD requires repair of each affected part, or replacement with a serviceable part, 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/2021/02/23/2021-03594/airworthiness-directives-airbus-sas-airplanes)
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