EASA AD 2022-0013
Equipment / furnishings — Escape Slide-Raft at Passenger Doors 3 — Inflatable Free Aisle Restrictor — Modification / Replacement
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0013 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A350-941 aeroplanes. It addresses the escape slide-raft at passenger doors 3 equipped with the inflatable free aisle restrictor system. The directive mandates modification or replacement of specific affected escape slide-raft parts to ensure proper functionality during emergency evacuations.
What Changed
This new directive requires the replacement of affected escape slide-raft parts installed on Airbus A350-941 aeroplanes with serviceable parts to correct inconsistent release behavior in aft wind conditions. It prohibits the installation or reinstallation of affected parts on any aircraft. The directive introduces compliance instructions via Airbus and Safran service bulletins.
Why It Matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals because the affected escape slide-rafts may fail to deploy correctly in emergency situations, potentially impairing safe evacuation. Operators and maintenance organizations must ensure compliance to maintain aircraft airworthiness and passenger safety. Non-compliance could lead to regulatory penalties and increased safety risks.
What To Do
Operators of Airbus A350-941 aeroplanes with affected parts installed must replace these parts with serviceable ones within 27 months of the directive's effective date, 8 February 2022. Installation of affected parts is prohibited from the effective date onward. Maintenance teams should follow the instructions in Airbus Service Bulletins A350-25-P181 and A350-25-P182 and Safran Vendor Service Bulletin A350 006-25-08 for compliance.
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