# Proposed AD 97-NM-167-AD: Airbus Model A320 and A321 Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 97-23-13
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: August 7, 1997, 62 FR 42430
- Comments due: September 16, 1997
- Became: [AD 97-23-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-23-13)
- Docket: 97-NM-167-AD
- FR document: 97-20730
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/96/78/9678f9387334b227f6e1decd7bc5364f0547a1bbbd64e56d4a6b6e70b6e6c6f1 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-08-07/pdf/97-20730.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/08/07/97-20730/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a320-and-a321-series-airplanes
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/97-NM-167-AD

## Summary

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Airbus Model A320 and A321 series airplanes. This proposal would require a one-time inspection for discrepancies of the release cable of the forward and rear passenger doors, and replacement of any discrepant release cable with a new release cable. This proposal is prompted by the issuance of mandatory continuing airworthiness information by a foreign civil airworthiness authority. The actions specified by the proposed AD are intended to prevent failure of the passenger door to open and consequent inability of the slide/slide raft to deploy, which could delay or impede passengers when exiting the airplane during an emergency.

## Notices in this docket

- Aug 7, 1997: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 97-20730, comments due Sep 16, 1997 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/08/07/97-20730/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a320-and-a321-series-airplanes)

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