AD 2012-23-10

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AD Number
2012-23-10
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2012-0676
FR Citation
77 FR 70369

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
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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