airworthiness · Rule · Final rule; removal. · Published 2023-01-12 · Effective 2023-01-12 · 88 FR 1983
Document
Document number
2023-00185
Federal Register citation
88 FR 1983
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; removal.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus SAS
Publication date
2023-01-12
Effective date
2023-01-12
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2020-1105
Abstract
The FAA is removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2020-25-03, which applied to all Airbus SAS Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. AD 2020-25-03 required repetitive checks of the pressure gauges to determine the amount of pressure on the inflation reservoir of each emergency escape slide/raft, and applicable corrective actions. AD 2020-25-03 also provided optional terminating action for the repetitive checks. The FAA issued AD 2020-25-03 to address insufficient reservoir pressure in an emergency escape slide/raft, which would prevent the deployment of the emergency escape slide/raft during an emergency, possibly resulting in injury to the occupants. The FAA has determined that AD 2020-25-03 is no longer necessary because the unsafe condition no longer exists. Accordingly, AD 2020-25-03 is removed.