AD 2016-07-04

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AD Number
2016-07-04
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2014-1047
FR Citation
81 FR 19467

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A318 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Gaps between the two parts of the girt bar fittings for the aft passenger doors exceed tolerances, which could lead to detachment of a girt bar, separation of the slide or slide-raft from the fuselage, and inoperative emergency exits.

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Required Actions

Inspect the gap between the two parts of the girt bar fittings on left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) aft passenger doors. Take corrective actions if necessary, including trimming the latch and determining the gap after trimming. Replace parts if the gap is less than 1 mm or greater than 4 mm after trimming.

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Compliance Time

Within 12 months of the effective date (May 10, 2016)

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes with girt bar fittings for aft passenger doors that exceed specified tolerances.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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