{"abstract":"We are superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for Goodrich Evacuation Systems approved under TSO TSO-C69b and installed on Model A330-200 and -300 series airplanes, Model A340-200 and -300 series airplanes, and Model A340-500 and -600 series airplanes. That AD currently requires inspecting to determine the part number of the pressure relief valves on the affected Goodrich evacuation systems, and corrective action if necessary. This new AD requires inspecting to determine the part number of the pressure relief valves on the affected Goodrich evacuation systems and replacing certain pressure relief valves, and adds airplanes to the applicability. This AD was prompted by reports that during workshop testing, certain pressure relief valves, which were required by the existing AD, did not seal and allowed the pressure in certain slides/ rafts to fall below the minimum raft mode pressure for the unit. We are issuing this AD to prevent loss of pressure in the escape slides/rafts after an emergency evacuation, which could result in inadequate buoyancy to support the raft's passenger capacity during ditching and increase the chance for injury to raft passengers.","action":"Final rule.","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION","name":"Transportation Department","id":492,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/492","parent_id":null,"slug":"transportation-department"},{"raw_name":"Federal Aviation Administration","name":"Federal Aviation Administration","id":159,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-aviation-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/159","parent_id":492,"slug":"federal-aviation-administration"}],"body_html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/full_text/html/2012/03/30/2012-7409.html","cfr_references":[{"chapter":null,"citation_url":null,"part":39,"title":14}],"citation":"77 FR 19069","comment_url":null,"comments_close_on":null,"correction_of":null,"corrections":[],"dates":"This AD is effective May 4, 2012.","disposition_notes":null,"docket_ids":["Docket No. FAA-2011-0223","Directorate Identifier 2010-NM-161-AD","Amendment 39-17006","AD 2012-06-25"],"dockets":[],"document_number":"2012-7409","effective_on":"2012-05-04","end_page":19071,"executive_order_notes":null,"executive_order_number":null,"explanation":null,"full_text_xml_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/full_text/xml/2012/03/30/2012-7409.xml","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/03/30/2012-7409/airworthiness-directives-goodrich-evacuation-systems-approved-under-technical-standard-order-tso","images":{},"images_metadata":{},"json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/documents/2012-7409?publication_date=2012-03-30","mods_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/metadata/granule/FR-2012-03-30/2012-7409/mods.xml","not_received_for_publication":null,"page_length":3,"page_views":{"count":269,"last_updated":"2026-04-04 12:15:04 -0400"},"pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-03-30/pdf/2012-7409.pdf","presidential_document_number":null,"proclamation_number":null,"public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2012-07409.pdf?1333025416","publication_date":"2012-03-30","raw_text_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/full_text/text/2012/03/30/2012-7409.txt","regulation_id_number_info":{"2120-AA64":{"issue":"202410","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/regulations/2120-AA64/airworthiness-directives","title":"Airworthiness Directives","xml_url":"http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/eAgendaViewRule?pubId=202410&RIN=2120-AA64&operation=OPERATION_EXPORT_XML","priority_category":"Routine and Frequent"}},"regulation_id_numbers":["2120-AA64"],"regulations_dot_gov_info":{"supporting_documents":[{"title":"U.S. DOT/FAA - See Attachments","document_id":"FAA-2011-0223-0013"},{"title":"U.S. DOT/FAA - Additional Information","document_id":"FAA-2011-0223-0012"},{"title":"U.S. DOT/FAA - See Attachments","document_id":"FAA-2011-0223-0010"},{"title":"U.S. DOT/FAA -  See Attachments","document_id":"FAA-2011-0223-0003"},{"title":"U.S. DOT/FAA -  See Attachment","document_id":"FAA-2011-0223-0002"}],"regulatory_plan":{"html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/regulations/2120-AA64/airworthiness-directives","title":"Airworthiness Directives"},"comments_url":"https://www.regulations.gov/docketBrowser?rpp=50&so=DESC&sb=postedDate&po=0&dct=PS&D=FAA-2011-0223","supporting_documents_count":5,"docket_id":"FAA-2011-0223","regulation_id_number":"2120-AA64","title":"2010-NM-161-AD\r\nAirworthiness Directives: Goodrich Evacuation Systems Installed on Airbus Model A330-200 and -300 Series Airplanes, etc.","checked_regulationsdotgov_at":"2012-07-13T05:00:23Z"},"regulations_dot_gov_url":null,"significant":false,"signing_date":null,"start_page":19069,"subtype":null,"title":"Airworthiness Directives; Goodrich Evacuation Systems Approved Under Technical Standard Order (TSO) TSO-C69b and Installed on Airbus Airplanes","toc_doc":"Goodrich Evacuation Systems Approved Under Technical Standard Order TSOC69b and Installed on Airbus Airplanes","toc_subject":"Airworthiness Directives:","topics":["Air transportation","Aircraft","Aviation safety","Incorporation by reference","Safety"],"type":"Rule","volume":77}