# Proposed AD FAA-2013-0467: Airbus Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2013-26-07
- Products: Airbus
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: July 3, 2013, 78 FR 40057
- Comments due: August 19, 2013
- Became: [AD 2013-26-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-26-07)
- Docket: FAA-2013-0467 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2013-0467, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2013-NM-023-AD
- FR document: 2013-15947
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/23/66/2366337dad14b107f586c42dfa9154800813876bf165dd369f5fbc2ef858016f (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2013-07-03/pdf/2013-15947.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/07/03/2013-15947/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/61C6DB221FC9512786257B9D004D2FB0.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2013-0467

## Summary

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of certain sliding windows that were difficult to operate after landing. This proposed AD would require a detailed inspection to identify part numbers of sliding windows and sliding window seals, and modification if necessary. This proposed AD also includes an optional replacement. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct incorrect seals, which could lead to the functional loss of the sliding window as an exit, possibly preventing the flightcrew from safely evacuating the airplane during an emergency.

## Notices in this docket

- Jul 3, 2013: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2013-15947, comments due Aug 19, 2013 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/07/03/2013-15947/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes)

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