AD 2011-9278
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A330-200 and -300 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-200 and -300 Series Airplanes, and Model A340-200 and -300 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-200 and -300 Series Airplanes, and Model A340-200 and -300 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
The girt bar attaching the escape slide to the fuselage was found not in a locked position and detached from the airplane, due to a component of the slide release mechanism (slider) being unserviceable (spring function inoperative due to corrosion or missing).
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Required Actions
Inspect and lubricate the spring function of the emergency exit door slider mechanism. Apply corrosion inhibitor. Repair or replace the slider with a new part if necessary.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A330-200 and -300 Series Airplanes, and Model A340-200 and -300 Series Airplanes, including newly certified models A330-223F and A330-243F.
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