AD 2024-23-09

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

AD Number
2024-23-09
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2024-2025
FR Citation
89 FR 97480

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

blocked venting holes on the orifice fitting on an escape slide's inflation reservoir, which could, in combination with a slide reservoir pressure loss, result in deployment in flight of a non-inflated slide, possibly resulting in damage to, and reduced control of, the airplane.

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Required Actions

perform a general visual inspection of affected parts (certain reservoirs having certain orifices) for discrepancies (the presence of ``Dykem'' material on the orifice fitting) and replacement of discrepant affected parts, and prohibit installing affected parts.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 flight hours

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus SAS Model A321-251NX, -252NX, -253NX, -271NX, and -272NX airplanes.

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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

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