# Proposed AD 2001-NM-380-AD: Airbus Model A330-301, -321, -322, -341, and -342 Series Airplanes; and Model A340 Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2004-06-11
- Products: Airbus Industrie
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: November 28, 2003, 68 FR 66762
- Comments due: December 29, 2003
- Became: [AD 2004-06-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-06-11)
- Docket: 2001-NM-380-AD
- FR document: 03-29696
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/fc/3f/fc3fdcce8c80422277063c3dc3c9182c8016f415b6925c54ef8f021afd470703 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2003-11-28/pdf/03-29696.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/11/28/03-29696/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a330-301--321--322--341-and--342-series-airplanes-and-model
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/20004113A62A9FD586256DEC005946C3.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2001-NM-380-AD

## Summary

This document proposes the adoption of 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 proposal would require inspecting for and repairing cracks of the wire harness slots in the inner rear spars of the wings between ribs 4 and 5, and cold-expanding crack-free wire harness slots and bolt holes. This action is necessary to prevent cracking of the wire harness slot, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the wing. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Notices in this docket

- Nov 28, 2003: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 03-29696, comments due Dec 29, 2003 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/11/28/03-29696/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a330-301--321--322--341-and--342-series-airplanes-and-model)

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