Airbus A330s and A340s Get Mandatory Door Jam Checks Ordered
Published Date: 7/28/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
The FAA wants all Airbus A330 and A340 planes to get regular door checks because some doors have jammed during emergency slide use. This means crews will inspect doors often and fix any problems found to keep everyone safe. These checks will start soon and could cost some time and money but are super important for safe flights.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Improves Passenger Emergency Safety
You will have safer emergency exits on flights using Airbus A330 and A340 series airplanes because the FAA is proposing repeated checks of forward passenger and crew doors after reports of doors jamming during slide deployment. The inspections and required fixes aim to prevent door jams during evacuations and address the unsafe condition.
Mandatory Door Inspections for Airlines
The FAA proposes that all Airbus A330 and A340 series airplanes (A330-200/-300/-800/-900 and A340-200/-300/-500/-600 models) must receive repetitive, detailed inspections of forward passenger/crew doors. Airlines and operators must perform those inspections and carry out corrective actions when problems are found to address door jamming during slide deployment.
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