AD 97-01-09
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A321-111 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A321 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A321-112 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A321 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A321-131 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A321 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A321-211 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A321 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A321-231 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A321 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracking and delamination of the blow out doors at emergency exits Number 2 and 3 could cause emergency slides to deploy and separate during flight, rendering exits unusable and damaging the empennage.
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Required Actions
Conduct repetitive visual and coin tap inspections to detect cracking and delamination of the blow out doors; repair or replace doors if discrepancies exceed limits. Accomplish modification of the escape slide system per Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1167 as terminating action for inspections.
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Compliance Time
Prior to further flight if discrepancies exceed limits; modification must be accomplished as terminating action without specific compliance timeframe stated.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A321-111, A321-112, A321-131, A321-211, A321-231 series airplanes.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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