airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2012-11-26 · Effective 2012-12-31 · 77 FR 70369
Document
Document number
2012-28181
Federal Register citation
77 FR 70369
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus
Publication date
2012-11-26
Effective date
2012-12-31
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2012-0676
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of the escape slide of the raft inflation system not deploying when activated due to the rotation of the cable guide in a direction which resulted in jamming of the inflation control cable. This AD requires modifying the affected slide rafts. We are issuing this AD to prevent non-deployment of the inflation system of the escape slide raft, which could result in delayed evacuation from the airplane during an emergency, and consequent injury to the passengers.