Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-21184 · Fuselage
Airbus SAS Airplanes
This AD applies to the airplanes specified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (3) of this AD, certificated in any category, all manufacturer serial numbers.
(1) Airbus SAS Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, and -243 airplanes.
(2) Airbus SAS Model A330-223F and -243F airplanes.
(3) Airbus SAS Model A330-301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes.
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus SAS Model A330-200, -200 Freighter, and -300 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by a determination that certain inspection procedures specified an incorrect inspection area. This AD requires repetitive detailed inspections of a certain stringer location, and applicable corrective actions if necessary, as specified in European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2019-0315, dated December 23, 2019, which is incorporated by reference. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD: Comply with all required actions and compliance times specified in, and in accordance with, European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2019-0315, dated December 23, 2019 (“EASA AD 2019-0315”).
(1) Where EASA AD 2019-0315 refers to its effective date, this AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
(2) The “Remarks” section of EASA AD 2019-0315 does not apply to this AD.
(3) Where EASA AD 2019-0315 specifies to comply with “the instructions of the AOT,” this AD requires compliance with the procedures marked as required for compliance (RC) in the alert operators transmission (AOT).
Although the service information referenced in EASA AD 2019-0315 specifies to submit certain information to the manufacturer, this AD does not include that requirement.
