Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-11385 · Airbus Model A330 and A340 Series Airplanes
Airbus Model A330 and A340 Series Airplanes
Superseded. A later AD replaced this one: AD 2003-03-06. Comply with the one in force.
Model A330 series airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers 12 through 223 inclusive, except serial numbers 181, 195, 209, and 222; and Model A340 series airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers 2 through 233 inclusive, except serial number 204.
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Airbus Model A330 and A340 series airplanes, that 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 is prompted by issuance of mandatory continuing airworthiness information by a foreign civil airworthiness authority. 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.
