EASA AD No.: 2010-0135

EASA Form 110 Page 1/2 

## EASA AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE

AD No.: 2010-0135

Date: 5 July 2010

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 partic ipate 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 ens ured by accomplishing any applicable ADs. Consequently, no person may operate an aircraft to which an AD applies, except in a ccordance 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) :
A330 and A340 aeroplanes

TCDS Number : EASA.A.004, EASA.A.015

Foreign AD : Not applicable

This AD supersedes DGAC AD F-2001-053R1 dated 17 March 2004 approved Supersedure : under EASA referenc e No. 2004-2113 and DGAC AD F-2001-052R2 dated 17 March 2004 approved under EASA reference No. 2004-2112.



### ATA 52 Doors - Pax/Crew and Emergency Exit Doors - Girt Bar Slider Mechanism – Functional Check and Lubrication

Manufacturer(s): Airbus (formerly Airbus Industrie)

Applicability: Airbus A330 aeroplanes, model s -201, -202, -203, -223, -223F, -243, - 243F, -301, -302, - 303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342 and -343, all manufacturer serial numbers. Airbus A340 aeroplanes, models -211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313, all manufacturer serial numbers.
Reason: At the end of an escape slide deployment test performed on the left-hand forward pax/crew door of an A330 aeroplane, the girt bar attaching the escape slide to the fuselage was found not in a locked position and detached from the aeroplane. The investigation has shown that a component of the slide release mechanism (slider) was found unservic eable (spring function inoperative due to corrosion or missing). This condition, if not corrected, could result in the slide detaching from the door after being inflated which, during an emergency, would impair the safe evacuation of occupants, possibly resulting in personal injuries. DGAC AD F-2001-053R1 and DGAC AD F-2001-052R2 required the Functional check and lubrication of do or girt bar slider and the associated corrective actions.EASA AD No.: 2010-0135

EASA Form 110 Page 2/2 This AD, which supersedes DGAC AD F-2001-053R1 and DGAC AD F-2001-052R2 retaining their require ments, is issued to extend the applicability to the newly certified models A330-223F and A330-243F, and to clarify the actions required by the superseded AD.
Effective Date: 19 July 2010

Required action(s) and Compliance Time(s): Required as indicated, unless already accomplished: (1) Within 18 months after the aeroplane first flight or within 550 Flight Hours after 17 February 2001 [effective date of AD F-2001-053R1 and DGAC AD F-2001-052R2], whichever occurs later, on all passenger/crew doors and passenger compartment emergency exits, as applicable to the aeroplane model, perform a functional check and lubrication of door girt bar slider and, in case a slider is found without locking function, repair or replace it before further flight in accordance with the instructions of Airbus All Operator Telex (AOT) A330-52A3063 Revision 01 or Airbus AOT A340-52-A4075 Revision 01, as applicable to the aeroplane model. (2) Repeat the requirements of paragraph (1) of this AD at intervals not to exceed 18 months, in accordance with the instructions of Airbus AOT A330-52A3063 Revision 01 or Airbus AOT A340-52-A4075 Revision 01, as applicable to the aeroplane model. (3) Aeroplanes that have been inspect ed before the effective date of this AD, in accordance with the instructions of Airbus AOT A330-52A3063 at original issue or Airbus AOT A 340-52-A4075 at original issue, are compliant with the requirements of paragraph (1) of this AD. After the effective date of this AD, the r epetitive inspections required by paragraph (2) of this AD must be ac complished in accordance with the instructions of Airbus AOT A330-52A3063 Revision 01 or Airbus AOT A340-52-A4075 Revision 01, as applicable to the aeroplane model. (4) Accomplishment of the Maintenance Review Board Report (MRBR) tasks 52.10.00/09 or 52.22.00/09, as applicable to the aeroplane model, within the thresholds and repetitive intervals defined in paragraphs (1) and (2) of this AD, constitutes an acceptable means to comply with the requirements of this AD.
Ref. Publications: Airbus AOT A330-52A3063 at original issue; Airbus AOT A340-52-A4075 at original issue; Airbus A330 MRBR Revision 11;
Airbus A340 MRBR Revision 11. The use of later approved revisions of these documents is acceptable for compliance with the requirements of this AD.

Remarks: 1. If requested and appropriately substantiated, EASA can approve Alternative Methods of Compliance for this AD. 2. The required actions and the risk allowance have granted the issuance of a Final AD with Request for Comments, postponing the public consultation process after publication. 3. Enquiries regarding this AD should be referred to the Airworthiness Directives, Safety Management & Re search Section, Certification Directorate, EASA. E-mail: ADs@easa.europa.eu

. 4. For any question concerning the te chnical content of the requirements in this AD, please contact: AIRBUS – Airworthiness Office – EAL; E-mail: airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com

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