AD 2023-07-02

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

AD Number
2023-07-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2023-0028
FR Citation
88 FR 24683

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 incorrect operation of the lock, potentially resulting in latch failure and blocking the door in the closed position, preventing access to emergency equipment.

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Required Actions

Replace the doghouse door lock placard with an improved instruction placard. Prohibit the installation of doghouses with incorrect instruction placards.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 flight hours after the effective date of this AD.

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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 4, 2026

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