AD 97-23-13
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A320-111 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320 and A321 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A320-211 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320 and A321 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A320-212 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320 and A321 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A320-214 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320 and A321 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A320-231 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320 and A321 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A320-232 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320 and A321 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A320-233 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320 and A321 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A321-111 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320 and A321 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A321-112 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320 and A321 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A321-131 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320 and A321 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the passenger door to open and consequent inability of the slide/slide raft to deploy, which could delay or impede passengers when exiting the airplane during an emergency.
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Required Actions
Perform a detailed inspection of each release cable at the left- and right-hand side of doors 1 and 4 for any discrepancy in accordance with Airbus All Operators Telex (AOT) 25-12, Revision 1. Replace any discrepant release cable prior to further flight.
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Compliance Time
Within 500 flight hours after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A320 and A321 series airplanes, as specified in French airworthiness directive 96-171-083 (B), dated August 28, 1996, certificated in any category.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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