EASA AD No : 2011-0160

EASA Form 110 Page 1/3 

## EASA AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE
AD No.: 2011-0160

Date: 26 August 2011
Note: This Airworthiness Directive (AD) is issued by EASA, acting in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 on behalf of the European Community, its Member States and of the European third countries that participate in the activities of EASA under Article 66 of that Regulation. This AD is issued in accordance with EC 1702/2003, Part 21A.3B. In accordance with EC 2042/2003 Annex I, Part M.A.301, the continuing airworthiness of an aircraft shall be ensured by accomplishing any app licable ADs. Consequently, no person may opera te an aircraft to which an AD applies, except in accordance with the requirements of that AD, unless otherwise specified by the Agenc y [EC 2042/2003 Annex I, Part M.A.303] or agreed with the Authority of the State of Registry [EC 216/2008, Article 14(4) exemption]. 

### Type Approval Holder’s Name : AIRBUS Type/Model designation(s) : A318, A319, A320 and A321 aeroplanes

TCDS Number : EASA.A.064
Foreign AD : Not applicable
Supersedure : None



### ATA 25 Equipment / Furnishings – Escape Slide Raft – Modification / Replacement

Manufacturer(s): Airbus (formerly Airbus Industrie) Applicability: Airbus A318-111, A318-112 , A318-121, A318-122, A319-111, A319-112, A319-113, A319-114, A319-115, A319 -131, A319-132, A319-133, A320-111, A320-211, A320-212, A320-214, A320 -215, A320-216, A320-231, A320-232, A320-233, A321-111, A321-112, A321 -131, A321-211, A321-212, A321-213, A321-231 and A321-232 aeroplane models, all manufacturer serial numbers.
Reason: Two occurrences on Airbus A320 aeroplanes have been reported where the escape slide raft inflation system did not deploy when activated, due to the rotation of the cable guide in a direction which resulted in jamming of the inflation control cable. Additionally, there has been one reported case where the system did not deploy properly due to a cracked inflation hose fitting. Investigation conducted by the slide raft manufacturer showed that the hose fitting could be subject to a bending moment if improperly packed. Subsequently, the hose fitting could separate from the reservoir and the inflation of the slide raft may be impaired. This condition, if not corrected, could delay the evacuation from the aeroplane in case of emergency, possibly resu lting in injury to the occupants. For the reasons described above, this AD requires modification of the affected slide rafts or replacement thereof with modified units. Effective Date: 09 September 2011EASA AD No : 2011-0160

EASA Form 110 Page 2/3 Required Action(s) and Compliance Time(s): Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously: (1) Within 36 months after the effectiv e date of this AD, modify the escape slide rafts, having a Part Number (P/N ) as identified in Appendix 1 of this AD, in accordance with the instructio ns of Airbus Service Bulletin (SB) A320-25-1723 or Airbus SB A320-25-1724, as applicable to aeroplane model. (2) Replacement of all affected escape slide rafts on an aeroplane with slide rafts that have been modified in accordance with the instructions of Air Cruisers / Aerazur SB A320 004-25-85 is an acceptable method to comply with the requirements of paragraph (1) of this AD for that aeroplane. (3) Aeroplanes on which Airbus modification (mod.) 151459 or mod.151502 has been embodied in production and on which no escape slide raft replacements have been made since first flight, are not affected by the requirement of paragraph (1) of this AD. (4) After modification of an aeroplane as required by paragraph (1) of this AD, do not install an escape slide raft identifi ed in Appendix 1 of this AD on that aeroplane, unless it has been modified in accordance with the instructions of Air Cruisers / Aerazur SB A320 004- 25-85, or in accordance with the instructions of Airbus SB A320-25- 1723 or Airbus SB A320-25-1724, as applicable to aeroplane model.
Ref. Publications : Airbus SB A320-25-1723 original issue, dated 17 December 2010. Airbus SB A320-25-1724 original issue, dated 17 December 2010. The use of later approved revisions of these documents is acceptable for compliance with the requirements of this AD. Air Cruisers / Aerazur SB A320 004-25-85, dated 30 November 2010.
Remarks : 1. If requested and appropriately substantiated, EASA can approve Alternative Methods of Compliance for this AD. 2. This AD was posted on 20 July 2011 as PAD 11-072 for consultation until 17 August 2011. No comments were received during the consultation period. 3. Enquiries regarding this AD should be referred to the Safety Information Section, Executive Directorate, EASA. E-mail ADs@easa.europa.eu

. 4. For any question concerning the tec hnical content of the requirements in this AD, please contact: AIRBUS – Airworthiness Office – EAS, Fax +33 5 61 93 44 51, E-mail: account.airworth-eas@airbus.com

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EASA Form 110 Page 3/3 

### Appendix 1 Air Cruisers and Aerazur Escape Slide Rafts, affected by this AD (if fitted with a Reservoir and Valve Assembly P/N D18309-105 or P/N D18309-205)

Part Number (P/N) D30664-105 D30664-107 D30664-109 D30664-305 D30664-307 D30664-309 D30664-311 D30665-105 D30665-107 D30665-109 D30665-305 D30665-307 D30665-309 D30665-311