AD 2004-03-25
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A330 and A340-200 and -300 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330 and A340-200 and -300 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the escape slides/rafts to deploy correctly at door 3 Type I emergency exits, which could result in the escape slides/rafts being unusable during an emergency evacuation.
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Required Actions
Inspect the installation of parachute pins in the escape slides/rafts at door 3 Type I emergency exits; perform a one-time inspection of the associated electrical harnesses for proper routing and installation; adjust the speed lacing for the soft covers of the escape slides/rafts; take corrective actions if necessary.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A330 and A340-200 and -300 series airplanes with escape slides/rafts at door 3 Type I emergency exits.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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