# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2023-12-12 · Effective 2024-01-16 · 88 FR 86036
## Document
- **Document number:** 2023-27115
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Airbus SAS
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 88 FR 86036
- **Publication date:** 2023-12-12
- **Effective date:** 2024-01-16
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2023-1723
## Abstract

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus SAS Model A330-200 Freighter series airplanes. This AD was prompted by a widespread fatigue damage (WFD) evaluation on Airbus SAS Model A330-200 Freighter series airplanes, which found that the circumferential joint at Frame 58 (near the rear fuselage) is susceptible to WFD. This AD requires a modification to reinforce the circumferential joints at Frame 58 and, if necessary, corrective action, 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/2023/12/12/2023-27115/airworthiness-directives-airbus-sas-airplanes)
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