Airbus Model A330 and A340-200, -300, -500, and -600 Series Airplanes - Revised Airworthiness Directive

Summary

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a revised airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus Model A330 and A340-200, -300, -500, and -600 series airplanes, requiring part number identification and a new modification to prevent failure of emergency evacuation slide rafts during emergencies. The revised directive removes the need for a one-time inspection and interim modification previously proposed.