EASA AD No : 2011-0160R1

EASA Form 110 Page 1/3

EASA AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE

AD No.: 2011-0160R1

Date: 15 March 2012

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 applicable ADs. Consequently, no person may operate 

an aircraft to which an AD applies, except in accordance with the requirements of that AD, unless otherwise specified by the Agency 

[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

Revision: This AD revises EASA AD 2011-0160 dated 26 August 2011.

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 resulting 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.

This AD has been revised to clarify that the prohibition statement of 

paragraph (4) is applicable to all aeroplanes.
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Effective Date: Revision 1: 29 March 2012

Original issue: 09 September 2011

Required Action(s) 

and Compliance

Time(s):

Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously:

(1) Within 36 months after 09 September 2011 [the effective date of the 

original issue 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 instructions 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, as 

identified in Appendix 1 of this AD, has been installed 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, or after 09 September 2011 [the effective date of the original issue 

of this AD], for aeroplanes that do not have an escape slide raft installed 

as identified in Appendix 1 of this AD, do not install an escape slide raft

identified 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. The original issue of 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 technical 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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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