AD 2003-03-06

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330 and A340 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2003-03-06
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2001-NM-340-AD
FR Citation
68 FR 4378

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A330 and A340 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330 and A340 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Improper deployment of the escape slide/raft and potential blockage of the door during emergency evacuation.

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Required Actions

Inspect the rail release pins and parachute pins of the escape slide/raft pack assembly for correct installation. Perform corrective actions if necessary. Modify the escape slides/slide rafts on the passenger, crew, and emergency exit doors.

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Compliance Time

Within the compliance time specified in the original AD, with additional modifications completed as per the amendment.

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A330 and A340 series airplanes, as specified in the original AD.

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