AD 94-14-17
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A320-111 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A320-211 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A320-212 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A320-214 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A320-231 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A320-232 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A320-233 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
The lanyard connecting the survival kit to the slide/raft can become entangled on the girt bar indicator mechanism, preventing the exit door from opening fully to a locked position during an emergency evacuation, which could impede passenger evacuation during over water operations requiring ditching.
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Required Actions
Remove the girt bar visual indicator brackets from all passenger exit doors, or modify the lanyard to prevent entanglement with the girt bar indicator mechanism as approved by the FAA. Operators may request alternative methods of compliance or adjusted timelines with FAA approval.
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Compliance Time
Within 90 days after the effective date of this AD (August 8, 1994).
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A320 series airplanes equipped with slide/raft evacuation systems where Airbus Industrie Modification 23605 (Service Bulletin A320-25-1109) has not been accomplished.
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