# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330 and A340 Series Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2003-01-29 · Effective 2003-03-05 · 68 FR 4378
## Document
- **Document number:** 03-1829
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Airbus Model A330 and A340 Series
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 68 FR 4378
- **Publication date:** 2003-01-29
- **Effective date:** 2003-03-05
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. 2001-NM-340-AD
## Abstract

This amendment supersedes an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Airbus Model A330 and A340 series airplanes, that currently requires 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 amendment adds a requirement to modify the escape slides/slide rafts on the passenger, crew, and emergency exit doors. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent improper deployment of the escape slide/raft and blockage of the door in the event of an emergency evacuation. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/01/29/03-1829/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a330-and-a340-series-airplanes)
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