Superseded. This AD was superseded by AD 2018-20-19. Verify which one applies to your serial and effectivity before any maintenance action.
AD 2017-16-07
Effective 10/10/2017 · Published 09/05/2017
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
Summary
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A330-200, A330-200 Freighter, A330-300, A340-500, and A340-600 series airplanes; and A340-313 airplanes. This AD was prompted by the discovery of Tartaric Sulfuric Anodizing (TSA)/Chromic Acid Anodizing (CAA) surface treatment in certain bulk cargo door frame holes of certain airplanes. This AD requires inspection of the fuselage bulk cargo door…