# Proposed AD 2003-NM-183-AD: Airbus Model A330-202, -203, -223, and -243 Airplanes, and A330-300 Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2004-12-01
- Products: Airbus Industrie
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: March 11, 2004, 69 FR 11552
- Comments due: April 12, 2004
- Became: [AD 2004-12-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-12-01)
- Docket: 2003-NM-183-AD
- FR document: 04-5519
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/fc/7a/fc7aa8f5916ac0ec71c092d854a57d71bd99616ca0b2e34baa6d32ff636cf4ae (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2004-03-11/pdf/04-5519.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/03/11/04-5519/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a330-202--203--223-and--243-airplanes-and-a330-300-series
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/08216AFDAA180A8D86256E540059F0B4.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2003-NM-183-AD

## Summary

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Airbus Model A330-202, -203, -223, and -243 airplanes, and A330-300 series airplanes. This proposal would require modification of the center box junction and upper sections of the center fuselage to reinforce the frame base junction, and related corrective action. This action is necessary to prevent fatigue cracking, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the fuselage. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Notices in this docket

- Mar 11, 2004: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 04-5519, comments due Apr 12, 2004 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/03/11/04-5519/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a330-202--203--223-and--243-airplanes-and-a330-300-series)

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