SAFRAN AEROSYSTEMS - Equipment / Furnishing - Life Jacket - Removal / Repair
- Published
- Effective
- Deadline
AI-generated summary of the official EASA document. Verify against the PDF before acting.
What to do
Operators must remove and replace all affected life jackets within six months from 2019-02-06 with serviceable parts or repair and re-identify them following Safran Aerosystems service bulletins. Installation of any affected life jacket on aircraft is prohibited unless repaired. Maintenance teams should follow the specified service bulletins for repair instructions and ensure no affected parts are released to service without proper repair.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0010 is an official regulatory document addressing safety concerns related to certain life jackets manufactured by Safran Aerosystems and Zodiac Aerosafety Systems. The affected life jackets, identified by specific part numbers 210225-2, 216200-0, and 216203-0 and serial numbers listed in the directive, are installed on various aircraft including ATR 42, ATR 72, Airbus A318, A319, A320, A321, A330, A340, A350, and A380 models. This directive mandates inspection and repair or replacement of these life jackets to ensure their proper function in emergency situations.
What changed
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0010 introduces mandatory removal and replacement of affected life jackets within six months of the effective date due to defective welding around the inflation system. It also prohibits installation of affected life jackets unless they have been repaired and re-identified according to Safran Aerosystems service bulletins. This is a new directive addressing a manufacturing defect without superseding any previous directives.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals as it ensures the reliability of life jackets, a vital safety equipment, thereby reducing the risk of injury during emergencies. Operators and maintenance organizations must comply to maintain aircraft airworthiness and regulatory approval. Failure to comply could result in unsafe conditions and regulatory penalties.
More for ATR 42
All 25- EASA PAD 26-119Oxygen – Oxygen Pressure Regulator – InspectionOct 2, 2026
- EASA PAD 26-097Flight Controls – Angle of Attack Probes – Functional ChecksAug 27, 2026
- EASA AD 2026-0046Landing Gear — Landing Gear Selector Valve — Functional CheckMar 6, 2026
- EASA AD 2024-0140Flight Controls — Angle of Attack Probes — ReplacementJul 12, 2024
- EASA AD 2024-0132Fire Protection — Lavatory Compartment Fire Extinguishers — Inspection / ReplacementJul 9, 2024
Get the next one by email
New ADs and bulletins for these 10 aircraft types, summarized like this page, every Monday.