AD 95-19-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A330-301 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330 and A340 Series Airplanes Equipped with BFGoodrich Evacuation Slides and Slide/Rafts |
| aircraft | Airbus | A340-211 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330 and A340 Series Airplanes Equipped with BFGoodrich Evacuation Slides and Slide/Rafts |
| aircraft | Airbus | A340-212 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330 and A340 Series Airplanes Equipped with BFGoodrich Evacuation Slides and Slide/Rafts |
| aircraft | Airbus | A340-213 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330 and A340 Series Airplanes Equipped with BFGoodrich Evacuation Slides and Slide/Rafts |
| aircraft | Airbus | A340-311 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330 and A340 Series Airplanes Equipped with BFGoodrich Evacuation Slides and Slide/Rafts |
| aircraft | Airbus | A340-312 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330 and A340 Series Airplanes Equipped with BFGoodrich Evacuation Slides and Slide/Rafts |
Unsafe Condition
Cracking of the packboard shell and latch assembly disengagement due to hard landings, which can prevent door full opening and slide inflation during emergency evacuation.
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Required Actions
Inspect packboard units for cracking, excessive gaps, or chamfered surface issues per SB 5A2917/27/63-25-279. Replace or modify packboard units if discrepancies exist, including latch assembly replacement, rail adapter installation, and reinforcement per SB 5A2917/27/63-25-278.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A330-301, A340-211, A340-212, A340-213, A340-311, A340-312 series airplanes equipped with BFGoodrich evacuation slides or slide/rafts having part numbers and packboards as listed in Table 1 of SB 5A2917/27/63-25-278, Revision 1.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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