AD 2023-02-11

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

AD Number
2023-02-11
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2022-1300
FR Citation
88 FR 15269

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Disconnected slide release cable junction inside the surrounding collets and knurled sleeve nut, with the mushroom head connector not inserted into the T-slot cable joint, which could prevent emergency slide deployment.

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Required Actions

Perform a one-time detailed inspection of the installation of the ACF overwing emergency exit slide release mechanism for discrepancies, including a disconnected slide release cable inside the sleeve nuts and collets, and missing lockwire around the knurled sleeve nut. Corrective actions include connecting the slide release cable and installing lockwire on the knurled sleeve nut.

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Compliance Time

Within 4 months of the effective date

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus SAS Model A321-251NX, A321-252NX, A321-253NX, A321-271NX, and A321-272NX airplanes with Airbus Cabin Flex (ACF) overwing emergency exits.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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