# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330 and A340-200 and -300 Series Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2004-02-11 · Effective 2004-03-17 · 69 FR 6547
## Document
- **Document number:** 04-2682
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Airbus Model A330 and A340-200 and -300 Series
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 69 FR 6547
- **Publication date:** 2004-02-11
- **Effective date:** 2004-03-17
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. 2001-NM-284-AD
## Abstract

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Airbus Model A330 and A340-200 and -300 series airplanes, that requires repetitive inspections for proper installation of the parachute pins located in the escape slides/rafts at the door 3 Type I emergency exits on the left and right sides of the airplane; a one-time inspection of the associated electrical harnesses for the escape slides/rafts for proper routing and installation; and corrective actions if necessary. This AD also requires adjustment of the speed lacing for the soft covers of the escape slides/rafts, which will terminate the repetitive inspections. This action is necessary to prevent failure of the escape slides/rafts to deploy correctly at door 3 Type I emergency exits, which could result in the escape slides/rafts being unusable during an emergency evacuation, and consequent injury to passengers or crew members. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/02/11/04-2682/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a330-and-a340-200-and--300-series-airplanes)
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