AD 2003-14-01

Recurring final rule
Data completeness: 70%

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B2, A300 B4, A300 B4-600, A300 B4-600R, A300 F4-600R, A310, A330, and A340 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2003-14-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2001-NM-154-AD
FR Citation
68 FR 41056

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A300 B2 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B2, A300 B4, A300 B4-600, A300 B4-600R, A300 F4-600R, A310, A330, and A340 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Failure of an emergency escape slide due to foreign objects between the slider and the girt bar attachment fittings, which could result in a delayed evacuation in an emergency and consequent injury to passengers or crew.

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Required Actions

Conduct repetitive inspections for foreign objects between the slider and the girt bar attachment fittings of the emergency escape slides. Perform a one-time inspection for correct adjustment of the slide release mechanism and the girt bar attachment fittings. Conduct a one-time test for correct extension of the girt bar through the sliders. Take corrective action if necessary.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 flight hours after the effective date of the AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A300 B2, A300 B4, A300 B4-600, A300 B4-600R, A300 F4-600R, A310, A330, and A340 series airplanes, as listed in Airbus Service Bulletin A300-52-0174, Revision 01, dated [date not specified in the source].

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