AD 2015-21-07

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AD Number
2015-21-07
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2015-4203
FR Citation
80 FR 63080

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A330-200 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Incorrect installation of the girt panel on passenger doors and an incorrectly installed quick release (girt) bar into the girt panel of the slide raft could prevent slide deployment during an emergency, leading to reduced evacuation capacity and possible injury to occupants.

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Required Actions

Inspect the girt installation of each escape slide and slide raft. Take corrective action if necessary, which may include reinstalling the slide or declaring the affected door inoperative.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A330-200, A330-200 Freighter, A330-300, A340-200, A340-300, A340-500, and A340-600 series airplanes.

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