# Proposed AD 2001-NM-284-AD: Airbus Model A330 and A340-200 and -300 Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2004-03-25
- Products: Airbus Industrie
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: December 5, 2003, 68 FR 67984
- Comments due: January 5, 2004
- Became: [AD 2004-03-25](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-03-25)
- Docket: 2001-NM-284-AD
- FR document: 03-30223
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/cc/ff/ccff42b025022f531a39e3f7cf0f54725199e1b2990c2a2e0619fea3d4598d81 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2003-12-05/pdf/03-30223.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/12/05/03-30223/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a330-and-a340-200-and--300-series-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/2B79639E028F7C9B86256DF300596776.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2001-NM-284-AD

## Summary

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Airbus Model A330 and A340-200 and -300 series airplanes. This proposal would require repetitive inspections for proper installation of the parachute pins located in the escape slides/rafts at the door 3 Type I emergency exits on the left and right sides of the airplane; a one-time inspection of the associated electrical harnesses for the escape slides/rafts for proper routing and installation; and corrective actions if necessary. This proposal also would require adjustment of the speed lacing for the soft covers of the escape slides/rafts, which would terminate the repetitive inspections. This action is necessary to prevent 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, and consequent injury to passengers or crew members. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Notices in this docket

- Dec 5, 2003: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 03-30223, comments due Jan 5, 2004 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/12/05/03-30223/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a330-and-a340-200-and--300-series-airplanes)

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