{"id":"F2006B01873","name":"AD/A320/126 - Passenger Door Outer Handle","slug":"ad-a320-126-passenger-door-outer-handle","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":41069,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006B01873-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-01","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE","sectionType":"part","heading":"AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE","content":"# AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE\n\n![](image.001.png)\n\n![](image.001.png)  \nFor the reasons set out in the background section, the CASA delegate whose signature appears below issues the following Airworthiness Directive (AD) under subregulation 39.1 (1) of CAR 1998. The AD requires that the action set out in the requirement section (being action that the delegate considers necessary to correct the unsafe condition) be taken in relation to the aircraft or aeronautical product mentioned in the applicability section: (a) in the circumstances mentioned in the requirement section; and (b) in accordance with the instructions set out in the requirement section; and (c) at the time mentioned in the compliance section.\n\nAirbus Industrie A319, A320 and A321 Series Aeroplanes","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"AD/A320/126 Passenger Door Outer Handle ","sectionType":"part","heading":"AD/A320/126 Passenger Door Outer Handle 10/2001","content":"# AD/A320/126 Passenger Door Outer Handle 10/2001\n\nApplicability: Airbus Industrie A319, A320 and A321 series aircraft up to and including serial number 1261.\n\nRequirement: Clean and lubricate the passenger outer door handle assembly in accordance with the requirements of Airbus Industrie All Operator Telex (AOT) 52A1106.\n\nPrevious accomplishment of MRB Task 52-10-00 Item 3 - Lubrication of Exterior Control Handles - satisfies the intent of this Airworthiness Directive.\n\nNote: DGAC AD 2000-519-158(B) refers.\n\nCompliance: Unless previously accomplished, within 500 flight hours of the effective date of this Airworthiness Directive.\n\nThis Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 4 October 2001.\n\nBackground: The manufacturer has advised that if the outer handle flap assembly is in the incorrect position the passenger door cannot be opened from inside the aircraft and could delay passenger evacuation in an emergency. This may be caused by lack of grease and/or presence of corrosion inhibitor.\n\n![](image.002.png)  \n\nEugene Paul Holzapfel\n\nDelegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 24 August 2001\n\n![](image.001.png)  \n\nThe above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 12 September 2001.","sortOrder":1}],"analysis":{"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. Add credits at https://vercel.com/d?to=%2F%5Bteam%5D%2F%7E%2Fai%3Fmodal%3Dtop-up to continue.","source":"analysis-cron"},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The AD's scope aligns with the safety issue described and is limited to the stated aircraft serial range and the specified maintenance action. The instrument does not indicate any expansion or narrowing beyond that intent in the text provided."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow applicability: limited to Airbus A319/A320/A321 up to serial number 1261 (Applicability).","Single, well-defined maintenance action: clean and lubricate the outer door handle assembly per Airbus AOT 52A1106 (Requirement).","Allows alternate compliance: prior completion of MRB Task 52-10-00 Item 3 satisfies the AD (Requirement), creating a simple verification path.","Short compliance window: action required within 500 flight hours of the effective date (Compliance).","Reliance on external technical document (Airbus AOT 52A1106) for the detailed procedure (Requirement).","Cross-reference to a foreign authority AD (DGAC AD 2000-519-158(B)) introduces minor coordination considerations (Note).","Compliance verification and recordkeeping needed to show either prior MRB task or AOT compliance (implied administrative burden).","Clear safety rationale based on mechanical cause (insufficient grease or corrosion inhibitor causing handle flap misposition) (Background)."],"plain_english_summary":"This Airworthiness Directive requires operators of Airbus A319/A320/A321 aeroplanes (serial numbers up to 1261) to clean and lubricate the passenger outer door handle assembly following Airbus All Operator Telex 52A1106, within 500 flight hours. Operators who have already done MRB Task 52-10-00 Item 3 meet the requirement. The AD addresses a risk that an incorrectly positioned outer-handle flap — possibly from lack of grease or corrosion inhibitor — could prevent opening the door from inside and delay evacuation. Operators bear the maintenance cost and CASA enforces compliance."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This is a discrete, targeted safety directive addressing a specific mechanical defect in specific aircraft models. It has not expanded beyond its original purpose of ensuring passenger door handles function correctly for emergency evacuation."},"complexity_factors":["Very short document (approximately 300 words)","Only 3 defined elements: applicability (aircraft models/serial numbers), requirement (specific maintenance task), and compliance deadline","Single cross-reference to French aviation authority directive (DGAC AD 2000-519-158(B))","One conditional exception (previous completion of MRB Task 52-10-00 Item 3 satisfies the requirement)","No nested conditions or layered exceptions","Straightforward linear structure: background → applicability → requirement → compliance → effective date"],"plain_english_summary":"This CASA Airworthiness Directive requires owners/operators of Airbus A319/A320/A321 (serial numbers up to 1261) to clean and lubricate the outer passenger door handle assembly per Airbus All Operator Telex 52A1106.  \n\nThe action, to be completed within 500 flight hours of 4 October 2001 unless already done under MRB Task 52‑10‑00 Item 3, prevents handle jamming from lack of grease or corrosion inhibitor and reduces the risk of blocked emergency egress."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-a320-126-passenger-door-outer-handle","history":"/api/acts/ad-a320-126-passenger-door-outer-handle/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-a320-126-passenger-door-outer-handle/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-a320-126-passenger-door-outer-handle/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-a320-126-passenger-door-outer-handle/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-a320-126-passenger-door-outer-handle/documents"}}