# Proposed AD FAA-2005-20221: Airbus Model A330, A340-200, and A340-300 Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2005-20-32
- Products: Airbus
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: February 1, 2005, 70 FR 5073
- Comments due: March 3, 2005
- Became: [AD 2005-20-32](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-20-32)
- Docket: FAA-2005-20221 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2005-20221, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2004-NM-173-AD
- FR document: 05-1806
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/7e/e3/7ee3e4794f24d2c8f7c4adb4ff584d22e0b0a854218906f6776ca3f16f0c85f6 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-02-01/pdf/05-1806.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/02/01/05-1806/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a330-a340-200-and-a340-300-series-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/67A5E36119CE4F9686256F9B00524F0C.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2005-20221

## Summary

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A330, A340-200, and A340-300 series airplanes. This proposed AD would require inspecting to determine the part number and serial number of the left- and right-hand elevator assemblies, performing related investigative and corrective actions if necessary, and re-protecting the elevator assembly. This proposed AD is prompted by reports that areas on the top skin panel of the right-hand elevator have disbonded due to moisture penetration. We are proposing this AD to prevent disbonding of the elevator assembly, which could reduce the structural integrity of the elevator and result in reduced controllability of the airplane.

## Notices in this docket

- Feb 1, 2005: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 05-1806, comments due Mar 3, 2005 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/02/01/05-1806/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a330-a340-200-and-a340-300-series-airplanes)

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