airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2026-05-29 · Effective 2026-07-06 · 91 FR 31877
Document
Document number
2026-10802
Federal Register citation
91 FR 31877
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus SAS
Publication date
2026-05-29
Effective date
2026-07-06
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2025-3988
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus SAS Model A330-200, -200 Freighter, -300, -800, and -900 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by the identification of an incorrect shot peening application implemented in production. This AD requires repetitive special detailed inspections (SDIs) of affected central windshield frames and applicable corrective actions. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.