AD Amdt-39-11481
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A319 and A320 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A319 and A320 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracking and delamination of the containers in which the off-wing emergency evacuation slides are stored, which could lead to the loss of the escape slides during flight, making the emergency exits located over each wing unusable and potentially causing damage to the fuselage.
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Required Actions
Perform a detailed visual inspection to detect cracking and delamination of each off-wing escape slide container, including the container door, in accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1161, Revision 01. Repeat the inspection at intervals not to exceed 18 months until the terminating modification is accomplished. Repair or replace containers as necessary based on the findings of the inspections. Within 5 years after the effective date of the AD, modify the off-wing escape slides to terminate the requirement for repetitive inspections.
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Compliance Time
Within 500 flight hours after the effective date of the AD, or within 18 months after the last inspection or modification, whichever is later.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A319 and A320 series airplanes, certificated in any category, except those on which Airbus Modifications 24850 and 25844 have been installed in production, or on which Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1156, Revision 01, has been accomplished.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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