EASA AD 2019-0155
Doors — Passenger / Crew / Emergency Exit Door Girt Bar Slider Mechanism — Functional Check / Lubrication
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0155 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes, including all serial numbers and specific models such as A330-941 and A340-500/-600 series. The directive mandates functional checks and lubrication of the passenger, crew, and emergency exit door girt bar slider mechanisms to ensure proper locking and operation. This directive aims to maintain safe evacuation capabilities by preventing escape slide detachment during emergencies.
What Changed
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0155 supersedes the previous AD 2010-0135 and expands the applicability to include Airbus A340-500, A340-600, and A330-941 aeroplanes. It extends the compliance intervals for functional checks and lubrication from 18 months to 24 months. The directive retains previous requirements but updates inspection thresholds and clarifies affected aircraft models.
Why It Matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals because it addresses a safety risk where the escape slide girt bar slider mechanism may fail due to corrosion or missing components, potentially impairing emergency evacuation. Operators and maintenance organizations must comply to ensure the continued airworthiness and safety of affected Airbus A330 and A340 fleets. Non-compliance could lead to unsafe conditions and regulatory penalties.
What To Do
Operators of affected Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes must perform functional checks and lubrication of the door girt bar slider mechanisms within 24 months of the aircraft's first flight or within 24 months of the AD's effective date, whichever is later, and repeat these actions every 24 months thereafter. If any slider is found without proper locking function, it must be repaired or replaced before the next flight. Compliance with Airbus All Operator Telex or Maintenance Review Board Report tasks is required.
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