# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2023-10-05 · Effective 2023-11-09 · 88 FR 69023
## Document
- **Document number:** 2023-22144
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Airbus SAS
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 88 FR 69023
- **Publication date:** 2023-10-05
- **Effective date:** 2023-11-09
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2023-1499
## Abstract

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus SAS Model A330-202, A330-203, A330-223, A330-243, and A330-841 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a determination that the cold working process was partially completed on a certain circumferential joint. This AD requires modification of the circumferential joint, 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/2023/10/05/2023-22144/airworthiness-directives-airbus-sas-airplanes)
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