Airbus Industrie A319, A320 and A321 Ser
Airbus Industrie A319, A320 and A321 Series Aeroplanes
Airbus Industrie A319, A320 and A321 Series Aeroplanes
| AD/A320/218 | Escape Slide Failure at Doors 2 and 3 | 6/2008 |
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| Applicability: | All Airbus A321 aircraft equipped with escape slide P/N 62292-105, 62292-106, 62293-105 or 62293-106.Aircraft on which no modification/replacement of escape slides at doors 2 and 3 has been performed since embodiment of AIRBUS modification 34989 in production are not affected by the requirements of this Airworthiness Directive. |
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| Requirement: | Modify the slides P/N 62292-105, 62292-106, 62293-105 or 62293-106 in accordance with the instructions given in AIRBUS Service Bulletin A320-25-1416.Note: DGAC AD F-2005-155 refers. |
| Compliance: | Prior to 10 September 2008. |
| This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 5 June 2008. | |
| Background: | Some cases of slide damage and deflation have been reported during deployment tests at doors 2 and 3 of the A321. Analysis has shown that the slide may inflate too fast compared to the associated door release. If there is a delay during the opening of the door, the inflatable slide may exercise a pressure on this not yet opened door, which can result in damage to the inflatable slide. A slide not inflated correctly may disrupt passenger emergency evacuation. |
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David Villiers
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority
16 April 2008