AD 2016-14-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A318 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
The aspirator of the off-wing escape slide (OWS) system interferes with the extrusion lip of the OWS enclosure during deployment, potentially leading to the off-wing exit becoming unserviceable.
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Required Actions
Inspect and modify the off-wing escape slide (OWS) enclosures on the left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) sides of the fuselage to prevent interference between the aspirator and the extrusion lip during deployment.
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Compliance Time
Within 12 months of the effective date of August 12, 2016.
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Affected Aircraft
All Airbus Model A318, A319, and A320 series airplanes.
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