AD 2022-04-08
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | SAS | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
low halon concentration in the forward and aft cargo compartments due to air leakage through cargo compartment door seals, which could affect the fire extinguishing system efficiency in the cargo compartments, possibly resulting in failure of the system to contain a cargo compartment fire.
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Required Actions
replacing certain forward and aft cargo compartment door seals with new seals and installing a placard on the cargo compartment doors; and for certain airplanes, revising the existing airplane flight manual (AFM) to implement an operational limitation for certain routes.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus SAS Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes with certain PMA parts installed.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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