# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B2, A300 B4, A300 B4-600, A300 B4-600R, A300 F4-600R, A310, A330, and A340 Series Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2003-07-10 · Effective 2003-08-14 · 68 FR 41056
## Document
- **Document number:** 03-17313
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 68 FR 41056
- **Publication date:** 2003-07-10
- **Effective date:** 2003-08-14
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. 2001-NM-154-AD
## Abstract

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Airbus airplanes, that requires repetitive inspections for foreign objects between the slider and the girt bar attachment fittings of the emergency escape slides; a one-time inspection for correct adjustment of the slide release mechanism and the girt bar attachment fittings, which would terminate the repetitive inspections; a one-time test for correct extension of the girt bar through the sliders; and corrective action, if necessary. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent failure of an emergency escape slide, which could result in a delayed evacuation in an emergency and consequent injury to passengers or crew. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/07/10/03-17313/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a300-b2-a300-b4-a300-b4-600-a300-b4-600r-a300-f4-600r-a310)
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