# Proposed AD 99-NM-181-AD: Airbus Model A330 and A340 Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 99-22-07
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: August 20, 1999, 64 FR 45487
- Comments due: September 20, 1999
- Became: [AD 99-22-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-22-07)
- Docket: 99-NM-181-AD
- FR document: 99-21683
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/35/98/3598606a42a8c4b21275bbf7dffb8beda4824704a5bb6616fb354ae133320f7c (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-08-20/pdf/99-21683.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/08/20/99-21683/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a330-and-a340-series-airplanes
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/99-NM-181-AD

## Summary

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Airbus Model A330 and A340 series airplanes. This proposal would require 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 proposal is prompted by issuance of mandatory continuing airworthiness information by a foreign civil airworthiness authority. 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.

## Notices in this docket

- Aug 20, 1999: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 99-21683, comments due Sep 20, 1999 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/08/20/99-21683/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a330-and-a340-series-airplanes)

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