airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2012-09-17 · Effective 2012-10-22 · 77 FR 57003
Document
Document number
2012-22041
Federal Register citation
77 FR 57003
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus
Publication date
2012-09-17
Effective date
2012-10-22
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2011-1167
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A318, A319, and A320 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of a torn out aspirator due to the aspirator interfering with the extrusion lip of the off-wing escape slide (OWS) enclosure during the initial stage of the deployment sequence. This AD requires modifying the OWS enclosures on both sides. We are issuing this AD to prevent both off-wing exits from being inoperative, which, during an emergency, would impair the safe evacuation of occupants, possibly resulting in personal injuries.