# Proposed AD 2001-NM-340-AD: Airbus Model A330 and A340 Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2003-03-06
- Products: Airbus Industrie
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: September 13, 2002, 67 FR 57982
- Comments due: October 15, 2002
- Became: [AD 2003-03-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-03-06)
- Docket: 2001-NM-340-AD
- FR document: 02-23292
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/49/13/491364f6d628ae3c970fbff04c9ad6e062f8fa25768a0fd7525bb575b77dd5c9 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-09-13/pdf/02-23292.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/09/13/02-23292/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a330-and-a340-series-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/2CEC2D41163B8A7A86256C33005AE419.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2001-NM-340-AD

## Summary

This document proposes the supersedure of an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Airbus Model A330 and A340 series airplanes, that currently requires a one-time inspection of the rail release pins and parachute pins of the escape slide/raft pack assembly for correct installation, and corrective actions, if necessary. This action would add a requirement to modify the escape slides/slide rafts on the passenger, crew, and emergency exit doors. The actions specified by the proposed AD are intended to prevent improper deployment of the escape slide/raft and blockage of the door in the event of an emergency evacuation. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Notices in this docket

- Sep 13, 2002: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 02-23292, comments due Oct 15, 2002 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/09/13/02-23292/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a330-and-a340-series-airplanes)

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