airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2012-07-17 · Effective 2012-08-21 · 77 FR 41886
Document
Document number
2012-16885
Federal Register citation
77 FR 41886
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus
Publication date
2012-07-17
Effective date
2012-08-21
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2012-0266
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A318, A319, and A320 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of unsuccessful slide deployments during scheduled deployment tests, and failed functional tests of the release travel of the slide release mechanism. This AD requires inspecting the off-wing slide release cables on the left- and right-hand sides to determine whether a certain part number is installed, and replacement if necessary. We are issuing this AD to prevent non-availability of left- or right-hand off-wing exit slides that could impair emergency evacuation of the passengers and flightcrew, and could result in personal injuries.