AD 2007-23-01

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Airworthiness Directives; Goodrich Evacuation Systems Approved Under Technical Standard Order (TSO) TSO-C69b and Installed on Airbus Model A330-200 and -300 Series Airplanes, Model A340-200 and -300 Series Airplanes, and Model A340-541 and -642 Airplanes

AD Number
2007-23-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2007-28882
FR Citation
72 FR 62568

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A330-200 and -300 Airworthiness Directives; Goodrich Evacuation Systems Approved Under Technical Standard Order (TSO) TSO-C69b and Installed on Airbus Model A330-200 and -300 Series Airplanes, Model A340-200 and -300 Series Airplanes, and Model A340-541 and -642 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

During maintenance testing, the pressure relief valves on the affected Goodrich evacuation systems did not seal when activated, causing the pressure in the escape slide/raft to drop below the minimum allowable raft mode pressure.

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Required Actions

Inspect the part number of the pressure relief valves on the Goodrich evacuation systems. Replace any valve with P/N 4A3791-3 with a new or serviceable valve having P/N 4A3641-1. Mark the girt adjacent to the placard as per the Accomplishment Instructions. For Model A340-541 airplanes, inspect for valves with P/N 4A3791-6 and replace them with P/N 4A3641-26, marking the girt as required.

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Compliance Time

Within 36 months after the effective date of this AD (December 11, 2007) for inspections. Before further flight for replacements and markings.

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Affected Aircraft

Goodrich evacuation systems approved under TSO-C69b installed on Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -243, -301, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes; Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 airplanes; and Model A340-541 and -642 airplanes.

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