# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A319, A320, and A321 Series Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2004-03-18 · Effective 2004-04-22 · 69 FR 12786
## Document
- **Document number:** 04-5847
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 69 FR 12786
- **Publication date:** 2004-03-18
- **Effective date:** 2004-04-22
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. 2002-NM-18-AD
## Abstract

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD); applicable to certain Airbus Model A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes; that requires replacing the lower guide rod fittings at the rear passenger doors with improved fittings. This action is necessary to prevent failure of a lower guide rod fitting, which could cause a rear passenger door to jam during opening, delaying an emergency evacuation and resulting in injury to passengers or crew members. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/03/18/04-5847/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a319-a320-and-a321-series-airplanes)
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