AD 2001-16-14
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A319 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A319, A320, and A321 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the telescopic girt bar of the escape slide/raft assembly to deploy correctly due to an incorrectly machined chamfer, allowing the mechanism to retract and detach from the door sill.
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Required Actions
Modify the telescopic girt bar by reworking the trigger end and installing a U-shaped reinforcement section. Perform repetitive inspections for discrepancies and functional tests to ensure the girt bar does not retract under specified force. Replace discrepant parts with new ones if issues are found.
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Compliance Time
Within 18 months after the modification, with repeat inspections at intervals not exceeding 18 months.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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