AD 2012-18-12
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A318 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Torn out aspirator due to interference with the extrusion lip of the off-wing escape slide (OWS) enclosure during deployment, potentially rendering both off-wing exits inoperative.
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Required Actions
Modify both left-hand and right-hand OWS enclosures in accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1649. Prohibit installation of OWS parts with P/N D31865-109, D31865-110, D31865-209, or D31865-210 after modification.
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Compliance Time
Within 36 months after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A318-111, -112, -121, -122; A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, -133; and A320-111, -211, -212, -214, -231, -232, -233 airplanes, all serial numbers, except those with OWS part numbers D31865-111 and D31865-112 installed.
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