Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B2, A300 B4, A300 B4-600, A300 B4-600R, A300 F4-600R, and A310 Series Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2001-01-18 · Effective 2001-02-22 · 66 FR 4658
Document
Document number
01-1232
Federal Register citation
66 FR 4658
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Publication date
2001-01-18
Effective date
2001-02-22
FAA docket
Docket No. 2000-NM-72-AD
Abstract
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Airbus Model A300 B2, A300 B4, A300 B4-600, A300 B4-600R, A300 F4-600R, and A310 series airplanes, that requires modification of the escape slides. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent deflation of the escape slide after deployment, which could result in a delay during an emergency evacuation. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.