Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-12369 · Airbus Model A330-301, -321, -322, -341, and -342 Series Airplanes, and Model A340 Series Airplanes
Airbus Model A330-301, -321, -322, -341, and -342 Series Airplanes, and Model A340 Series Airplanes
Superseded. A later AD replaced this one: AD 2017-19-13. Comply with the one in force.
The following airplanes, certificated in any category: --Model A330-301, -321, -322, -341, and -342 series airplanes; excluding those that have received Airbus Modification 44852 (reference Airbus Service Bulletin A330-52-3044, dated March 2, 2001) or Airbus Modification 44854. --Model A340 series airplanes, excluding those that have received Airbus Modification 44852 (reference Airbus Service Bulletin A340-52-4054, dated March 2, 2001) or Airbus Modification 44854.
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Airbus Model A330-301, -321, -322, -341, and - 342 series airplanes, and certain Model A340 series airplanes. This action requires repetitive inspections to detect cracking of the aft cargo compartment door, and corrective action if necessary. This action also provides for optional terminating action for the repetitive inspections. This action is necessary to detect and correct cracking of the aft cargo compartment door, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.
