EASA AD 2022-0090
Doors — Airbus Cabin Flex / Overwing Emergency Exit Slide Release Mechanism — Inspection
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0090 is an airworthiness directive addressing Airbus A321-251NX, A321-252NX, A321-253NX, A321-271NX, and A321-272NX aeroplanes equipped with the Airbus Cabin Flex overwing emergency exit slide release mechanism. It mandates inspection of the slide release mechanism cable lockwire and junction to ensure proper installation and functionality. This directive aims to prevent failure of emergency slide deployment during evacuations.
What Changed
This new airworthiness directive introduces a one-time detailed inspection requirement for the Airbus Cabin Flex overwing emergency exit slide release mechanism on specified Airbus A321neo models. It also requires corrective actions if discrepancies are found during the inspection. The directive is based on findings from a failed emergency slide deployment test due to a disconnected cable junction.
Why It Matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals as it addresses a potential safety hazard that could prevent emergency slide deployment, risking occupant injury during evacuations. Operators and maintenance organizations must ensure compliance to maintain aircraft airworthiness and passenger safety. Failure to comply could result in regulatory penalties and increased safety risks.
What To Do
Operators of affected Airbus A321neo aircraft must perform a detailed inspection of the overwing emergency exit slide release mechanism cable lockwire and junction on both left and right sides within four months from 1 June 2022. If any discrepancies are found, corrective actions must be completed as per Airbus Alert Operators Transmission A52N014-22. Previous inspections done according to the original AOT issue are acceptable for compliance.
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