# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330 and A340 Series Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 1999-10-22 · Effective 1999-11-26 · 64 FR 56963
## Document
- **Document number:** 99-27324
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Airbus Model A330 and A340 Series
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 64 FR 56963
- **Publication date:** 1999-10-22
- **Effective date:** 1999-11-26
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. 99-NM-181-AD
## Abstract

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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/10/22/99-27324/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a330-and-a340-series-airplanes)
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