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AD/GENERAL/37 Amdt 10 — Emergency Exits

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This AD requires operators of aircraft subject to Part 42 of CASR 1998 to periodically operate each emergency exit (with the aircraft in its normal operating configuration) following the placarded instructions to confirm it opens. It excludes emergency exits that are destroyed by use (for example, smashed windows or ripped fabric panels).

Unpressurised aircraft: checks at least every 12 months; pressurised: every 6 months, and after any role-equipment or interior change that may inhibit operation. The AD will be repealed once incorporated into the Part 42 Manual of Standards.

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AD/GENERAL/37 Amdt 10	Emergency Exits	5/2016

Applicability:	For aircraft to which Part 42 of CASR 1998 applies, that have an emergency exit which is not a normal entry/exit/service door. This directive does not apply to emergency exits that are destroyed when operated, such as exits that require the smashing of a window or ripping of a fabric panel.
Requirement:	With the aircraft in its normal operating configuration (that is, with all trim and interior fittings installed), operate the emergency exits in accordance with the placarded instructions. When the operating mechanism is protected by a breakable cover, this may be removed before operating the exit.
Compliance:	1. Aircraft not maintained to an approved system of maintenance, or where the approved system of maintenance does not specify periodic checking of the exits’ operation:(a) Unpressurised aircraft: at periods not exceeding 12 months; and(b) Pressurised aircraft: at periods not exceeding 6 months.2. All aircraft: at any time there is role equipment or an interior configuration change that may inhibit operation of the exit.
	The effective date of this AD is 26 February 2016.
Background:	Inspections have revealed that, after a relatively short period of time, it can be impossible in some cases, and extremely difficult in others, to open emergency exits. Experience has also shown opening of exits can be inhibited by equipment/interior reconfigurations installed after testing the exit’s operation.
	Amendment 7 ensured that emergency exits which are destroyed during operation were not subject to the requirement.Amendment 8 simplified the applicability and compliance requirements.Amendment 9 corrected the inclusion of aircraft under a system of maintenance in the calendar compliance period requirements.
	Amendment 10 is issued to limit the applicability to of the AD to Part 42 aircraft only. This AD will be repealed after the requirements are incorporated into a future amendment of the Part 42 Manual of Standards.

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Pieter van Dijk
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority

22 February 2016

AD/GENERAL/37 Amdt 10

Emergency Exits

5/2016

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Aircraft - General

AD/GENERAL/37 Amdt 10	Emergency Exits	5/2016

Applicability:	For aircraft to which Part 42 of CASR 1998 applies, that have an emergency exit which is not a normal entry/exit/service door. This directive does not apply to emergency exits that are destroyed when operated, such as exits that require the smashing of a window or ripping of a fabric panel.
Requirement:	With the aircraft in its normal operating configuration (that is, with all trim and interior fittings installed), operate the emergency exits in accordance with the placarded instructions. When the operating mechanism is protected by a breakable cover, this may be removed before operating the exit.
Compliance:	1. Aircraft not maintained to an approved system of maintenance, or where the approved system of maintenance does not specify periodic checking of the exits’ operation:(a) Unpressurised aircraft: at periods not exceeding 12 months; and(b) Pressurised aircraft: at periods not exceeding 6 months.2. All aircraft: at any time there is role equipment or an interior configuration change that may inhibit operation of the exit.
	The effective date of this AD is 26 February 2016.
Background:	Inspections have revealed that, after a relatively short period of time, it can be impossible in some cases, and extremely difficult in others, to open emergency exits. Experience has also shown opening of exits can be inhibited by equipment/interior reconfigurations installed after testing the exit’s operation.
	Amendment 7 ensured that emergency exits which are destroyed during operation were not subject to the requirement.Amendment 8 simplified the applicability and compliance requirements.Amendment 9 corrected the inclusion of aircraft under a system of maintenance in the calendar compliance period requirements.
	Amendment 10 is issued to limit the applicability to of the AD to Part 42 aircraft only. This AD will be repealed after the requirements are incorporated into a future amendment of the Part 42 Manual of Standards.

Pieter van Dijk
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority

22 February 2016

AD/GENERAL/37 Amdt 10 — Emergency Exits

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Aircraft - General

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