AD Amdt-39-11481

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A319 and A320 Series Airplanes

AD Number
Amdt-39-11481
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 96-NM-92-AD
FR Citation
64 FR 72533

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
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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