# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320 and A321 Series Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 1997-11-12 · Effective 1997-12-17 · 62 FR 60645
## Document
- **Document number:** 97-29446
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Airbus Model A320 and A321 Series
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 62 FR 60645
- **Publication date:** 1997-11-12
- **Effective date:** 1997-12-17
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. 97-NM-167-AD
## Abstract

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Airbus Model A320 and A321 series airplanes, that requires a one-time inspection for discrepancies of the release cable of the forward and rear passenger doors, and replacement of any discrepant release cable with a new release cable. This amendment is prompted by the issuance of mandatory continuing airworthiness information by a foreign civil airworthiness authority. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent failure of the passenger door to open and consequent inability of the slide/slide raft to deploy, which could delay or impede passengers when exiting the airplane during an emergency.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/11/12/97-29446/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a320-and-a321-series-airplanes)
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