AD 2012-23-10
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A318 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Escape slide raft inflation system not deploying when activated due to rotation of the cable guide causing jamming of the inflation control cable, or due to a cracked inflation hose fitting.
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Required Actions
Modify the affected slide rafts by installing a cable guide adaptor, an anti-rotation bracket, and a new hose assembly. Alternatively, replace the affected slide rafts with modified units.
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Compliance Time
Within 36 months after the effective date of this AD.
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Affected Aircraft
All Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes.
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