✈️Proposed Airworthiness Directive for Airbus SAS
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
Summary
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus SAS Model A330-200, A330-200 Freighter, A330-300, A330- 800, A330-900, A340-200, A340-300, A340-500, and A340-600 series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reported occurrences of forward passenger/crew doors jamming during slide deployment caused by improper door rigging. This proposed AD would require repetitive detailed inspections, and, depending on findings, corrective action(s). The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Agencies
- Transportation Department
- Federal Aviation Administration
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The proposed airworthiness directive indicates compliance requirements that airline operators and maintenance organizations must meet, which will incur costs associated with inspections and potential corrective actions. The financial implications are illustrated with specific cost estimates for U.S. operators, which directly impact their operational expenses.