AD 2019-15-10
Unsafe Condition
Defective welding around the inflation system has been reportedly found on certain life jackets on the production line. This condition, if not corrected, could lead to inability of the life jacket to perform its intended function, possible resulting in injury to the user of that life jacket.
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Required Actions
Remove and replace the affected life jackets. The repair and marking of the affected life jackets can be performed using either Zodiac Aerospace Services SB 25-65-34, Revision 01, dated March 15, 2019, or Original Issue, dated January 8, 2019.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Safran Aerosystems life jackets, installed on, but not limited to, ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Régional ATR 42 and ATR 72, Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321, Airbus A330, Airbus A340, Airbus A350, and Airbus A380 airplanes of U.S. registry.
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