Doors — Passenger Door Girt Bar Retention — Modification
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What to do
Operators of Airbus A350-941 aircraft with affected doors must complete the required modifications within 12 months from the effective date of 12 April 2019, following the instructions in the applicable Airbus Service Bulletins. Installation of affected doors is only permitted if they have been modified accordingly. Group 1 aircraft must be modified within the deadline, while Group 2 aircraft may install modified affected doors from the effective date onward.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0076 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A350-941 aeroplanes. It addresses the passenger door girt bar retention system to prevent dislodgement issues that could impair the functionality of the emergency evacuation slides. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the Airbus A350-941 model.
What changed
This new airworthiness directive requires modification of the girt bar retention mechanism on affected passenger doors in positions 1, 2, 3, and 4 on both left-hand and right-hand sides. It introduces compliance with Airbus Service Bulletins A350-52-P016, A350-52-P030, A350-52-P031, and A350-52-P032, along with Airbus Service Bulletin Information Transmission 19-0010, to reinforce the girt bar retention and ensure correct installation procedures.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals because it addresses a safety risk where the passenger door girt bar could become dislodged, potentially disabling the emergency evacuation slide. Operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams must ensure affected aircraft are modified to maintain airworthiness and passenger safety. Failure to comply could result in unsafe conditions during emergency evacuations.
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