AD 2022-03-12

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

AD Number
2022-03-12
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2021-0845
FR Citation
87 FR 8169

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus SAS Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

The instructions on the doghouse door lock placard are unclear and incomplete, which could lead to failure of the latch, blocking the door in the closed position and preventing access to the emergency equipment inside the doghouse.

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Required Actions

Replace the placard with an improved instruction placard, as specified in EASA AD 2021-0136, and prohibit the installation of affected parts under certain conditions.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

All Airbus SAS Model A330-200, -300, -800, and -900 series airplanes; and Model A340-200, -300, -500, and -600 series airplanes.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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