# Proposed AD FAA-2005-20079: Airbus Model A300 B2 and B4 Series Airplanes; Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R Series Airplanes, and Model C4-605R Variant F Airplanes (Collectively Called A300-600); and Model A310 Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2005-13-26
- Products: Airbus
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: January 19, 2005, 70 FR 2985
- Comments due: February 18, 2005
- Became: [AD 2005-13-26](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-13-26)
- Docket: FAA-2005-20079 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2005-20079, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2004-NM-147-AD
- FR document: 05-993
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/0f/c2/0fc2c21142fb2098373e427539e37ad7cc587fa03e51eb7b626b5cdbcb62bec9 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-01-19/pdf/05-993.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/01/19/05-993/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a300-b2-and-b4-series-airplanes-model-a300-b4-600-b4-600r-and
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/5E117D1DFD15EC2F86256F8E00673B90.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2005-20079

## Summary

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus models, as specified above. This proposed AD would require installing safety signs on all passenger/crew doors, emergency exit doors, and cargo compartment doors. This proposed AD is prompted by a report of injuries occurring on in-service airplanes when crewmembers forcibly initiated opening of passenger/crew doors against residual pressure causing the doors to rapidly open. We are proposing this AD to ensure that crewmembers are informed of the risks associated with forcibly opening passenger/crew, emergency exit, and cargo doors before an airplane is fully depressurized, which will prevent injury to crewmembers, and subsequent damage to the airplane caused by the rapid opening of the door.

## Notices in this docket

- Jan 19, 2005: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 05-993, comments due Feb 18, 2005 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/01/19/05-993/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a300-b2-and-b4-series-airplanes-model-a300-b4-600-b4-600r-and)

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