EASA AD 2021-0084
Doors — Entry and Service Doors / Emergency Power Assist System — Operational Check / Inspection / Modification
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0084 is an airworthiness directive addressing the entry and service doors and the Emergency Power Assist System (EPAS) on Irkut Corporation JSC RRJ-95B aeroplanes. It applies to all serial numbers of the RRJ-95B and focuses on operational checks, inspections, and modifications of door arms and the EPAS to ensure proper emergency escape slide deployment.
What Changed
This directive introduces repetitive operational checks of the EPAS on affected RRJ-95B aeroplanes and mandates modification of the EPAS within 12 months. It replaces previous Russian Federal Air Transport Agency (FATA) airworthiness directives that were not adopted by EASA and requires corrective actions if discrepancies are found during inspections.
Why It Matters
This AD is critical for aviation professionals because it addresses a safety risk where incorrect operation of the door emergency sliding system could prevent proper emergency escape slide deployment, potentially endangering occupants during evacuation. Operators and maintenance organizations must comply to maintain aircraft airworthiness and ensure passenger safety.
What To Do
Operators of RRJ-95B aeroplanes with affected parts must perform operational checks of the EPAS within 30 days of the AD effective date and repeat these checks every 350 flight hours or 6 months, whichever occurs first. If discrepancies are found, the EPAS must be replaced before the next flight. Additionally, the EPAS must be modified within 12 months to terminate the need for repetitive checks.
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